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The rice is also well-prepared and seasoned.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Just one clunker for me was the bafun uni from Hokkaido ($12 each) that I ordered as an addition — the quality of the nori wasn’t very notable and was soft.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> But the huge glasses of sake they pour here help make up for it.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132400\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132400\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/sasa-nigiri-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Four of the nigiri selections (right to left): kampachi toro with lime zest; hirame with momeji (daikon paste); hon maguro or akami (with fresh wasabi); and madai with pickled plum paste. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Chef-owner Weida (David) Chen is also behind SF's \u003ca href=\"http://hinatasf.com\">Hinata\u003c/a>, which he opened in 2016. 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The lineup of restaurants this year includes ALX, Avery (VIP), Ayala, desserts from Bluestem Brasserie, Cento Osteria, China Live, Gio Gelati, the new Izakaya Sushi Ran, coffee and espresso drinks from Mr. Espresso to keep the party going, Michelin-starred Nico (VIP), Rooh, Slanted Door, Tank18, The Caviar Co. (VIP), The Saratoga, Uno Dos, and Trace. It’s going to be a fun feast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132403\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132403\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/academy-of-friends-champs-800x1067.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A fun arrival at the Academy of Friends. 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You can try their stunning dips and spreads, such as warm babaganoosh (their cute spelling), smoked labne with cucumbers and Aleppo, and a very notable red pepper muhammara; all spreads come with their daily housemade pita bread, which is so fluffy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132406\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132406\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/noosh-calamari-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Greek po'boy from Noosh. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are also pita sandwiches, like a classic sabich (with hummus, eggplant, and an egg), or a Greek-inspired po’boy with fried calamari and smoked tzatziki. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Visit Sasa in Japantown for a quality and affordable omakase experience, watch the Oscars over great food and cocktails at a gala event, get a sneak peek of Noosh at a pre-opening dinner and through delivery, and snag a seat at La Cocina’s Week of Women in Food.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Rare Find: an Affordable and Quality Omakase Experience in San Francisco\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.sasasf.com/#/\">Sasa\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/XwH1QudCpeP2\">22 Peace Plaza, Suite 530, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTue–Sun lunch 12pm–2:30pm and dinner 5pm–9:30pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132398\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132398\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/sasa-hassun-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sasa's opening hassun course with the chef tasting menu. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Usually, being a lover of sushi requires a flush bank account, especially if you’re a connoisseur of the good stuff, with many omakase experiences starting at $125 at most sushi counters in San Francisco. But what if I told you that tucked away in Japantown is a sushi place that has a chef tasting menu for $60, and it features some small dishes, plus quality nigiri selections (eight in all!), like umi masu (ocean trout from Tasmania) with shiso, and kinmedai (golden eye snapper) that is cherrywood cold smoked and served with yuzu kosho (spicy Japanese citrus paste). Each nigiri presentation has its own flavorful additions, from dabs of pickled plum paste to lime zest. The rice is also well-prepared and seasoned.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Just one clunker for me was the bafun uni from Hokkaido ($12 each) that I ordered as an addition — the quality of the nori wasn’t very notable and was soft.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> But the huge glasses of sake they pour here help make up for it.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132400\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132400\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/sasa-nigiri-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Four of the nigiri selections (right to left): kampachi toro with lime zest; hirame with momeji (daikon paste); hon maguro or akami (with fresh wasabi); and madai with pickled plum paste. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Chef-owner Weida (David) Chen is also behind SF's \u003ca href=\"http://hinatasf.com\">Hinata\u003c/a>, which he opened in 2016. He was such a lover of Japanese food that he dropped out of college and decided to learn to make sushi. 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There are also à la carte appetizers and larger plate options. They additionally offer lunch service, in case you’re looking for a special lunch treat, including a nine-piece chirashi bowl.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132399\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132399\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/sasa-interior-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">One side of Sasa's dining room. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s a handsome restaurant, with natural wood accents and tables, and contemporary black chairs. There’s a small sushi bar in the front corner, with room for four, but everyone is primarily sitting at tables. Also unusual: they have a table for large groups.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Get Your Ticket for the Most Over-the-Top Oscars Party in Town\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.academyoffriends.org/\">Academy of Friends\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSunday, February 24\u003cbr>\n5pm–9pm, VIP at 4pm\u003cbr>\nCity View at Metreon\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/Tz9yi974gfD2\">135 4th St. #4000, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/academy-of-friends-2019-gala-tickets-54074033891\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $300–$750; use code tablehopper for 20 percent off through 2/17\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132402\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132402\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/academy-of-friends-2018-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">You'll eat very well thanks to some wonderful (and fun!) restaurant partners at the Academy of Friends gala. (The Maybeck's team really got into the circus theme!) \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>What are your plans for Oscars night? If grazing your way through 18 tables from some of SF’s top restaurants, with cocktails, entertainment, and a beautiful view from Metreon’s City View venue sounds like your kind of night, then you’ll want to get your ticket to the 39th annual \u003ca href=\"http://www.academyoffriends.org/\">\u003cb>Academy of Friends\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cb> Gala. \u003c/b>It’s a huge fundraiser for six Bay Area HIV/AIDS service organizations, and a popular event for the gay community (wait until you see the men in Speedos who are spray-painted gold to look like Oscars statuettes—just be careful not to hug them or you’ll get gold all over you).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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See you there!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Enjoy a Sneak Peek of Noosh at These Dinners or With Delivery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.2001fillmore.com\">Noosh\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/11YuoVm7L682\">2001 Fillmore St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nValentine’s dinners ($95): reserve on \u003ca href=\"https://www.exploretock.com/noosh?tock_source=tock&tock_medium=search_nav\">Tock\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132404\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132404\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Delivery-Spread_PhotoCredCaviar-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The delivery spread you can order from Noosh on Caviar. \u003ccite>(Caviar and Daniel Beck)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Savvy Bay Area diners have been eagerly awaiting the opening of \u003ca href=\"https://www.2001fillmore.com\">\u003cb>Noosh\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cb> \u003c/b>on Fillmore. This stylish and soulful Eastern Mediterranean restaurant from husband-and-wife chefs and co-founders Laura and Sayat Ozyilmaz and co-founder John Litz is opening very soon, but until that happens, they’re opening the restaurant for some special one-off events…and delivery!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you don’t have Valentine’s Day plans yet, you’ll want to book a spot ASAP to this abundant dinner that will feature marinated bay scallops, lamb shoulder with lamb bacon marmalade, pear ‘biji biji, and it includes canapés and a welcome cocktail. $95, with dinner served both on Thursday, February 14 (currently waitlist only) and Friday, February 15, with 6pm and 9pm seatings. 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You can try their stunning dips and spreads, such as warm babaganoosh (their cute spelling), smoked labne with cucumbers and Aleppo, and a very notable red pepper muhammara; all spreads come with their daily housemade pita bread, which is so fluffy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132406\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132406\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/noosh-calamari-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Greek po'boy from Noosh. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are also pita sandwiches, like a classic sabich (with hummus, eggplant, and an egg), or a Greek-inspired po’boy with fried calamari and smoked tzatziki. 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"content": "\u003cp>Livermore the town and valley brings up several things in the mind of Bay Area residents. The general first item to come off anyone’s tongue is “oh, it sure gets hot there,” which is true that there are a handful of days in the summer where highs hit the triple digits. Of course, the same happens in many local cities, but our local meteorologists always seem to emphasize Livermore being scorching hot as if it’s Palm Springs (it’s not).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Livermore is close to where the windmills are when you’re driving out to Tahoe and it’s where the traffic is always bad because Bay Area home prices have made Tracy now a defacto part of the Bay Area. Livermore has the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Oh, and of course, it has those giant wine producers Wente and Concannon, which don’t have the most sterling reputations for their supermarket budget bottles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Livermore is all those things or has all of them. But, they’re all so lightly skimming the surface of what truly is the Bay Area’s “other” marquee wine region that none of those remotely describe the exciting culture and beauty that a weekend in Livermore presents. Sure, there’s Wente and Concannon, but the Livermore Valley has 55 tastings rooms, many of which are small, family-run places that offer wine on par with the likes of Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and Santa Cruz Mountains. Taste a Cuda Ridge Semillon and you’ll understand that this is far from mass-produced airline wine. Then there are the golf courses, the restaurants, the breweries, the...you get the idea. All of this in a major wine region just an hour from San Francisco (not at rush hour) and free of hoity-toity $100 tastings. Don’t get us wrong — we’d gladly spend as many weekends as possible hopping winery to winery in Sonoma County and Napa Valley and the Santa Cruz Mountains. However, whether it’s 100 degree or 60 degrees, it’s hard to beat the Bay Area’s formerly underappreciated \u003ci>other\u003c/i> wine region.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here’s a food and wine-packed weekend that proves that Livermore Valley is in the big leagues of California wine countries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Note: Livermore isn’t split up by districts or appellations or rivers or mountains as much as it’s just divided by directions and roads. In general, the climate across the valley is relatively similar, but the soil types differ and vineyard elevation gradually lowers the further west you travel according to winemaker Steven Kent Mirassou. For our wine-filled weekend exploring, we’ve divided the four Livermore Valley winery segments somewhat geographically (Greenville Road, Tesla Road, Westside, the Block at East End) because we’d rather have 15 extra minutes of wine than extra time on the road, right?\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cb>Saturday\u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Breakfast: \u003ca href=\"http://c-cbakery.com/\">Casse-Croûte Bakery\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Casse+Croute+Bakery/@37.6824881,-121.7686966,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x434a5ee5869b8f89?ved=2ahUKEwjAtsO2mK3gAhWUPH0KHZOnCEIQ_BIwCnoECAQQCA\">\u003cem>50 S Livermore Ave.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132362\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132362\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Casse-Croute-Bakery-e1549572307646.png\" alt=\"Casse-Croute Bakery\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Casse-Croûte Bakery \u003ccite>(Casse-Croûte Bakery)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Husband-and-wife team Richard Denoix and Lenore Colarusso-Denoix’s French bakery is a huge reason why waking up in Livermore isn’t so hard, or is a wonderful treat after an early drive to town to kickstart the weekend. Richard grew up in rural southeast France and, after long periods serving in the French Air Force and then software after immigrating to the U.S., he decided to switch gears and bake French breads and pastries. If it’s a breakfast hour, opt for a croissant and an apple turnover. Regardless of the time of day, a baguette sandwich is pretty essential, as are chocolate chip cookies and some form of fruit tart.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://3steveswinery.com/\">\u003cb>3 Steves\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/3+Steves+Winery/@37.6485127,-121.6945803,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xe5fe3220b123535e!8m2!3d37.6485127!4d-121.6945803\">\u003cem>5700 Greenville Rd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132367\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132367 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_3747-e1549667816733.jpg\" alt=\"3 Steves Winery\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">3 Steves Winery \u003ccite>(3 Steves Winery)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Don’t think too hard about the inspiration for this winery’s name. Indeed, there are a trio of men named Steve who decided, hey, let’s start a winery and there’s a pretty obvious name for that winery: our names! 3 Steves is part of the Greenville Road area of the Livermore Valley, which is the most quintessential “wine country” part of the area with the panoramic views of rows of vines and sweeping hillsides that brochures and magazines often feature. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and a brut sparkling wine made of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are the go-to wines at 3 Steves, but the whole roster is one of the strongest in the valley. Livermore Valley is filled with wineries boasting great outdoor patios and the al fresco situation at 3 Steves is easily among the best, as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://mcgrailvineyards.com/\">\u003cb>McGrail\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/McGrail+Vineyards+and+Winery/@37.6503396,-121.6950916,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x8b210ab8bd1154e2?ved=2ahUKEwj_gKvXmK3gAhXlMn0KHTQMB1UQ_BIwC3oECAYQCA\">\u003cem>5600 Greenville Rd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132366\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132366 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/McGrail-Vineyards-and-Winery-e1549667851234.jpg\" alt=\"McGrail Vineyards\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1267\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">McGrail Vineyards \u003ccite>(McGrail Vineyards)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s a very, very short drive to 3 Steves’ neighboring winery. Cabernet Sauvignon is McGrail’s calling card and the estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon is indeed stellar. As you’ll see across these two days of tastings, one of Livermore’s big debates, for better or worse, is that there isn’t a “signature” grape. With McGrail, you know which grape is the boss. It will no doubt be the highlight at this gorgeous tasting room with palm trees outside and a bocce ball court. Sadly, the winery’s founder Jim McGrail (a former Alameda County cop and prosecutor) passed away last year, but the winery continues to produce outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon (and Chardonnay and a few other wines) under longtime winemaker Mark Clarin.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Lunch: \u003ca href=\"https://posadarestaurant.com/\">Posada or Posada on Wheels\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Posada/@37.676296,-121.784712,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xa2ea1dd018e22129!8m2!3d37.676296!4d-121.784712\">\u003cem>988 Murrieta Blvd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132370\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132370 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4101-e1549667723799.jpg\" alt=\"Posada on Wheels\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1900\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Posada on Wheels. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are two options for lunch technically. Posada Restaurant, located slightly outside of downtown in a nondescript shopping plaza, is Livermore’s Southwestern cooking legend and for extremely good reason. Try the chicken enchiladas or adobo rack of lamb with New Mexico chile rojo, and you’ll understand. However, there is a new Posada on the scene and, it’s oh so conveniently usually parked in the warehouse wine district called The Block at East End. Luckily, there are no shortage of wine options for taking your blackened pork belly tacos and watermelon salad with mango-habanero vinaigrette. The truck offers an exciting chance for chef and co-owner Eduardo Posada to serve slightly edgier, appropriately portable food to a winery and brewery audience. The chipotle fish tacos are exactly what a mid-wine tasting day calls for.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://nottinghamcellars.com/\">\u003cb>Nottingham Cellars\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Nottingham+Cellars+-+Livermore+Winery+and+Wine+Tasting/@37.6765212,-121.7192675,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xe376265b8986d0f0?ved=2ahUKEwj57qORma3gAhWwIDQIHcMTDnIQ_BIwEXoECAYQCA\">\u003cem>2245 S Vasco Rd. C\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132371\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132371 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4112-e1549667690679.jpg\" alt=\"Nottingham Cellars\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nottingham Cellars. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Tacos in hand, it’s time for some wine. You’ve got a handful of wineries to choose from, one next to the other next to the other in the Block at East End. Start at Nottingham Cellars, where winemaker Collin Cranor (the son of founder Jeff Cranor) and Craig Ploof (formerly assistant winemaker at the acclaimed Steven Kent Winery that you’ll visit tomorrow) craft excellent Bordeaux varietal wines and Chardonnay, served in a sleek gallery-like space. Nottingham also produces some notable \"Typicité\" Pinot Noirs, led by a leaner, red berry-forward 2017 from the Santa Lucia Highlands. The winery has a sibling brand called Vasco Urbano that focuses on Rhone style reds and Petite Sirah. Try all of the wines in the portfolio because you’ll see how Nottingham is remarkable in having such an extensive roster, yet each wine has a distinctive small-batch polish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://mckahnfamilycellars.com/\">\u003cb>McKahn Family Cellars\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/McKahn+Family+Cellars/@37.6764421,-121.719363,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xd5d4d3bfe08f8c7f!8m2!3d37.6764421!4d-121.719363\">\u003cem>2245 S Vasco Rd. A\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132372\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132372 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4123-e1549667662280.jpg\" alt=\"McKahn winery\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">McKahn Family Cellars. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>About three steps away is a relative newcomer, McKahn, where Rhone varietals are the theme. 29-year old winemaker Charles McKahn (the son of the owners) has a gentle touch with Viognier and Grenache, while also crafting a terrific Syrah full of ripe black fruit and anise notes from the Spring Mountain district of Napa Valley. If you sit out on the patio shared with Notthingham, chances are there will some live music to entertain and make you want to keep lingering over yet another great Livermore bottling of Petite Sirah — this one happens to be the only wine McKahn makes with the grapes coming from Livermore.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://occasiowinery.com/\">\u003cb>Occasio\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Occasio+Winery/@37.6764,-121.7193616,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xbaa349cf6db56b0e!8m2!3d37.6764!4d-121.7193616\">\u003cem>2245 S Vasco Rd. B\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132374\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132374 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4132-e1549667595566.jpg\" alt=\"Occasio Winery\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Occasio Winery. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Winemaking is science, right? In the case of this winery, there is a deep scientific background. Founder/director of winemaking John Kinney was a longtime physicist and UCSF professor before he decided it was the opportunistic time to go make wine. Hence, here you have a winery named for the Roman Goddess of Opportunity. Follow that theme and take the opportunity to taste Kinney’s Cabernet Franc, an opulent barrel-fermented Chardonnay and a dense, spicy Heritage Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Kinney’s wine career, which kicked into high gear when he used his sabbatical to study enology at UC Davis, has extended to distilling as he is also the owner of the nearby Sidewinder Spirits.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132373\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132373 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4130-e1549667631915.jpg\" alt=\"Sidewinder Spirits\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sidewinder Spirits' Victorian era evoking tasting room and bar. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The vintage Victorian Sidewinder cocktail bar/tasting room is as stunningly period detailed as it gets and soon will open to the public (for now it’s Occasio members only) so everyone can try the vermouth and grappa in lavish surroundings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://woodfamilyvineyards.com/\">\u003cb>Wood Family Vineyards\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Wood+Family+Vineyards/@37.6753661,-121.7200067,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xe1569730205bf06f!8m2!3d37.6753661!4d-121.7200067\">\u003cem>2407 Research Dr.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132392\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132392 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Wood-Livermore-e1549668256257.jpg\" alt=\"Wood Livermore\" width=\"1900\" height=\"2533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wood Family Vineyards. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While science is the background at Occasio, Rhonda Wood was a US Airways pilot before learning about home beer making while on maternity leave in 1991. A few years later she switched gears to wine and fully left the pilot gig for the winery in 2006. The tasting room really is a party every day as a locals’ favorite that makes it feel like Livermore’s “Cheers” where everyone knows everyone’s name. That breezy vibe extends to the wood-paneled wagon car with surfboards logo that makes drinkers think of the Beach Boys while taking a sip of “Para Mas Amigas” Chardonnay or “Viva” Cabernet Sauvignon. If you can try the “Clone 30” Cabernet Sauvignon, don’t pass up the chance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://altamontbeerworks.com/1/\">\u003cb>Altamont Beer Works\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Altamont+Beer+Works/@37.6758493,-121.7199996,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xe60e0945dbb63357!8m2!3d37.6758493!4d-121.7199996\">\u003cem>2402 Research Dr.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132376\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132376 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4146-e1549667447742.jpg\" alt=\"Altamont Beer Works\" width=\"1900\" height=\"2533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Altamont Beer Works. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>That’s enough wine tasting for day one. No worries for the next step, though, because Livermore’s beloved IPA-focused brewery (the Tri-Valley’s first post-Prohibition brewery and still its best) is right across the street from Wood. Try all the hop-heavy beers on offer, and if the intense Nutty Operator oatmeal-peanut butter stout is there, definitely add that to a flight or just get a pint of it. After all of those tannins and frilly tasting notes from the wineries, here’s the place to just chill and maybe watch some sports in a de-facto happy hour.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Dinner: \u003ca href=\"https://www.rangelifelivermore.com/\">Range Life\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Range+Life/@37.6834343,-121.7700469,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xf061be523d7e7a2?ved=2ahUKEwjdtpfuma3gAhWuJDQIHbv5BckQ_BIwCnoECAYQCA\">\u003cem>2160 Railroad Ave.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132390\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132390 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Range_Life_Interiors_010-1-e1549666710562.jpg\" alt=\"Range Life\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1267\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Range Life. Photo by Nicole Franzen \u003ccite>(Nicole Franzen)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After dining all over the Bay Area to keep up with new restaurants popping up left and right (including many \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/series/new-restaurants-2018\">here for KQED\u003c/a>), this writer named Range Life the top restaurant opening of 2018 for abundant reasons: a gorgeous chic-pastoral design, superb cocktails by the talented bar director Waine Longwell, cheery service, and a refinement that makes the restaurant feel eight-years old. Most of all, though, it’s the cooking of chef Bill Niles who deftly weaves together global touches into a distinctly Californian template with top-notch ingredients: Rio Oso grapefruit with fried parsnip and fresh burrata, relaxed and mega-umami versions of Fort Bragg uni on toast and hot chicken wings with fermented chili sauce, a hearty roast half chicken with Anson Mills polenta and spring garlic jus. It’s cooking that strikes the right tone of creativity, high technique and being approachable. You WANT to eat this food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132389\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132389 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Range_Life_Food_Lamb_Belly_Crudo_Salad_003-1-e1549666892272.jpg\" alt=\"Range Life\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1267\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Food at Range Life. Photo by Nicole Franzen \u003ccite>(Nicole Franzen)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The chef and his wife Sarah worked at headliners in San Francisco (he was executive chef for Tartine Manufactory, she was a manager and wine director for Outerlands), and were convinced to head to Livermore by Sarah’s former roommate (and Waine’s wife), Lauren Heanes-Longwell, who redesigned Range Life’s 1800’s brick building into the sleek restaurant it is today. All together, it’s an all-star team that was convinced of Livermore’s merits and will convince you of its merits.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Nightcap: \u003ca href=\"https://www.lastwordbar.com/\">The Last Word\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Last+Word/@37.683336,-121.7677204,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xfc1da038e7079268!8m2!3d37.683336!4d-121.7677204\">\u003cem>2470 First St. #100\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132377\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132377 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4187-e1549667403455.jpg\" alt=\"The Last Word Livermore\" width=\"1900\" height=\"2533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Last Word. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One last drink means a nightcap in Livermore’s craft cocktail destination in the heart of the bustling downtown area. Every six months, the bar switches its theme (like Trick Dog for our San Francisco readers). As of press time, the menu was a Cuban-themed “Revolucion” with a few types of classic Daiquiris, plenty of rum-forward offerings, and a Hurricane sour with bourbon, passion fruit and a frothy egg white body. If you’re still hungry after Range Life, munch on some bacon empanadas.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cb>Sunday\u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Breakfast: \u003ca href=\"https://espressorosetta.com/\">Espresso Rosetta\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Espresso+Rosetta/@37.6808307,-121.7682593,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x44d16fc2c7d86620?ved=2ahUKEwjIsPO9mq3gAhUzFzQIHTqgDzoQ_BIwCnoECAYQCA\">\u003cem>206 S J St.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132632\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132632 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Espresso-Rosetta-e1550796216293.jpg\" alt=\"Espresso Rosetta\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Espresso Rosetta \u003ccite>(Facebook/Espresso Rosetta)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After a long Saturday of wine tasting (and more beer, wine and cocktails afterwards), coffee is probably going to be a necessary way to start the second day in Livermore. Here’s the good news: Espresso Rosetta is a standout third wave-style coffee shop complete with all the latte art and perfectly pulled ristretto shots that are now expected in the genre. The cheery downtown café also has plenty of sweet and savory pastries to join the caffeine in knocking your palate back into wine tasting shape.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.stevenkent.com/\">\u003cb>The Steven Kent Winery\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Steven+Kent+Winery/@37.664289,-121.728086,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x3dcd7c9cab507661?ved=2ahUKEwj9_63Rmq3gAhVRKH0KHWo1A2EQ_BIwCnoECAQQCA\">\u003cem>5443 Tesla Rd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132364\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132364 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Steven-Kent_TastingRoom_1-e1549667928424.jpg\" alt=\"Steven Kent Winery\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1267\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Steven Kent Winery \u003ccite>(The Steven Kent Winery)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Properly fortified with caffeine and calories, day two of tasting begins at one of the pioneers of small-scale, high quality wine making for the region. Steven Kent Mirassou’s delightful wines can be tasted in the “Barrel Room” at various price points. All of the lineups usually showcase either the Merrillie Chardonnay or Lola Bordeaux-style white blend of Sauvignon Blanc, a “Collector’s Circle” Home Ranch estate-grown Rhone blend or Italian variety, a “BDX Collection” Bordeaux red blend from the nearby Ghielmetti Estate Vineyard that was planted with the aspirations of being Livermore Valley’s definitive “Premier Cru” vineyard and the signature Cabernet Sauvignon offerings that make this winery 1A and 1B with McGrail for being Livermore’s iconic Cab whisperers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.pagemillwinery.com/\">\u003cb>Page Mill Winery\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Page+Mill+Winery/@37.669149,-121.74592,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xe274cb8d406f051f?ved=2ahUKEwj1gJqpm63gAhVjFTQIHZRzAKUQ_BIwC3oECAYQCA\">\u003cem>1960 S Livermore Ave.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132365\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132365 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Page-Mill-Winery-e1549667893200.jpg\" alt=\"Page Mill Winery\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1267\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Page Mill Winery \u003ccite>(Page Mill Winery)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Continue along Tesla Road (no relation to Elon Musk’s electric car company) past the sprawling Concannon complex when the road bends and becomes Livermore Avenue. Here, you’ll find one of the more unique wines (and uniquely named wines) in Livermore Valley: the Page Mill GPS, a typical Rhone red blend that swaps out Mourvèdre for Petite Sirah, a grape that many consider Livermore Valley’s signature varietal since Page Mill’s neighbors at Concannon were the first American winery to make a bottle of the varietal itself. For this writer who grew up as a neighbor of the original Page Mill Winery location near Palo Alto on the actual Page Mill Road, it’s still hard to think of Page Mill Winery…in Livermore. That was the decision made by the Stark family in 2004 to be closer to the grapes and to have more physical space than just making wine at their actual house. Owner/winemaker Dane Stark is in charge these days of the operation across the Bay and the wide range of wines are consistent winners from Tempranillo to Cabernet Sauvignon to Chardonnay.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Lunch: \u003ca href=\"https://wentevineyards.com/dine/restaurant\">The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Restaurant+%7C+Wente+Vineyards/@37.6233946,-121.7560431,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xe29ab050c2cf6ba6!8m2!3d37.6233946!4d-121.7560431\">\u003cem>5050 Arroyo Rd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132363\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132363 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/December-2018_VT-Experience-e1549667978884.jpg\" alt=\"The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1637\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards. Photo by Eli Pitta \u003ccite>(Eli Pitta)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A visit to Livermore isn’t complete without a visit to the marquee large producers, along with Concannon, who put Livermore Valley wine on the map. Yes, both wineries have bottom-shelf bulk production wines that aren’t worth a weekend trip detour, but they both have small-lot, refined wines that are as noteworthy as any in the region. For Wente, you can experience those at Wente’s Winemakers Studio and tasting room at the main winery on Tesla Road. But, this weekend’s let’s have both Wente wines and excellent food together for lunch at The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards. The setting is breathtaking, so it’s not wonder that this is a premier Bay Area weddings and concerts destination. Come back again for both of those. For now, it’s time to eat. On the menu for lunch at this \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/19829/check-please-bay-area-reviews-cuisine-of-nepal-mama-coco-cocina-mexicana-restaurant-the-restaurant-at-wente-vineyards\">“Check Please! Bay Area” approved restaurant\u003c/a>, executive chef Mike Ward presents a $65 3-course pairing lunch, where the 2016 Nth Degree Chardonnay might partner with a sea bass with romanesco and red curry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.danterobere.com/\">\u003cb>Dante Robere\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Dante+Robere+Vineyards/@37.6456844,-121.7821115,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xc060bc2e56fcaf6f!8m2!3d37.6456844!4d-121.7821115\">\u003cem>1200 Wetmore Rd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132378\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132378 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4319-e1549667367837.jpg\" alt=\"Dante Robere\" width=\"1900\" height=\"2374\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dante Robere. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Wander back from the countryside into the westside of Livermore, surrounded by bike trails, new looking residential communities and Ravenswood Historical Site. Like many of the Livermore Valley wineries, Dante Robere is the result of friends who liked boutique, family-run wineries and said to themselves, “hey, why not make our own?” Dante is Dan Rosenberg and Bob Bossi is Robere, and their three-decade friendship led to this tongue-in-cheek named winery that sounds like an elegant Bordeaux chateau, but really is a down-to-earth label for Syrah, Rhone varietals, Zinfandel, and several other grapes, sourced locally and from the Sierra foothills. If you’ve never tried Mourvèdre on its own, this is one of the smoothest examples you’re bound to encounter anywhere in the state outside of Paso Robles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.laspositasvineyards.com/\">\u003cb>Las Positas\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Las+Positas+Vineyards/@37.6458024,-121.7704979,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x9779618b6f1b506c!8m2!3d37.6458024!4d-121.7704979\">\u003cem>1828 Wetmore Rd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132368\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132368 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4083-e1549667781216.jpg\" alt=\"Las Positas Vineyards\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Las Positas Vineyards. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There’s a good chance that there will be a wedding that just happened or will happen at Las Positas Vineyards when you visit. Generally, that’s not a good sign since manicured lawns and spectacular views tend to make wineries figure they can coast on Instagram looks and pay less attention to the wine itself. Thankfully, despite making wine with a remarkable 14 different grape varieties, Las Positas is one of the exceptions and doesn’t neglect what’s in the bottle. Red blends like the “Coccineous” with mostly Tempranillo and Syrah are the main strength at Las Positas, but you’ll also enjoy several atypical varietal offerings like an Albariño or the rare Barbera from Livermore. Here’s another catch in the spacious, clearly Tuscan-inspired space: outstanding locally made chocolates paired with certain wines that raise eyebrows but actually work, like a matcha truffle with Chardonnay and mint-chocolate chip truffle with a Tempranillo-Barbera-Nebbiolo rosé (!).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://cudaridgewines.com/\">\u003cb>Cuda Ridge\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cuda+Ridge+Winery/@37.654755,-121.766572,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xecbfa7fbebed930c!8m2!3d37.654755!4d-121.766572\">\u003cem>2400 Arroyo Rd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132369\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132369 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4085-e1549667747994.jpg\" alt=\"Cuda Ridge\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cuda Ridge Wines. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>By now, you’ve tried more than enough wine to be convinced that the Livermore Valley is playing in the wine big leagues. However, pound for pound and sip for sip, this writer found the most impressive regional wines to be at this final spot that bypasses any splashy tasting room vibe or gimmicky wines for focusing on great, carefully built Bordeaux-style wines. Co-owner/winemaker Larry Dino still produces fewer than 3,000 cases total, highlighted by a superb Semillon with a distinct tangy melon personality; a fruit-forward and vibrant Cabernet Franc; and the valley’s finest Petit Verdot and Malbec offerings, the latter being at 12.5% alcohol, and showing calmer, brighter personality than the ubiquitous Malbec from Argentina. Occasionally Dino dabbles in “black label” non-Bordeaux wines like Sangiovese, but make no mistake, you’re here for the Bordeaux, which was the resolute inspiration for why he opened this winery a dozen years ago after learning the craft at nearby Las Positas College.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bid farewell to Livermore with a last sip of the Cuda Ridge’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and go spread the word: Livermore is serious wine country.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Livermore the town and valley brings up several things in the mind of Bay Area residents. The general first item to come off anyone’s tongue is “oh, it sure gets hot there,” which is true that there are a handful of days in the summer where highs hit the triple digits. Of course, the same happens in many local cities, but our local meteorologists always seem to emphasize Livermore being scorching hot as if it’s Palm Springs (it’s not).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Livermore is close to where the windmills are when you’re driving out to Tahoe and it’s where the traffic is always bad because Bay Area home prices have made Tracy now a defacto part of the Bay Area. Livermore has the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Oh, and of course, it has those giant wine producers Wente and Concannon, which don’t have the most sterling reputations for their supermarket budget bottles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Livermore is all those things or has all of them. But, they’re all so lightly skimming the surface of what truly is the Bay Area’s “other” marquee wine region that none of those remotely describe the exciting culture and beauty that a weekend in Livermore presents. Sure, there’s Wente and Concannon, but the Livermore Valley has 55 tastings rooms, many of which are small, family-run places that offer wine on par with the likes of Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and Santa Cruz Mountains. Taste a Cuda Ridge Semillon and you’ll understand that this is far from mass-produced airline wine. Then there are the golf courses, the restaurants, the breweries, the...you get the idea. All of this in a major wine region just an hour from San Francisco (not at rush hour) and free of hoity-toity $100 tastings. Don’t get us wrong — we’d gladly spend as many weekends as possible hopping winery to winery in Sonoma County and Napa Valley and the Santa Cruz Mountains. However, whether it’s 100 degree or 60 degrees, it’s hard to beat the Bay Area’s formerly underappreciated \u003ci>other\u003c/i> wine region.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here’s a food and wine-packed weekend that proves that Livermore Valley is in the big leagues of California wine countries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Note: Livermore isn’t split up by districts or appellations or rivers or mountains as much as it’s just divided by directions and roads. In general, the climate across the valley is relatively similar, but the soil types differ and vineyard elevation gradually lowers the further west you travel according to winemaker Steven Kent Mirassou. For our wine-filled weekend exploring, we’ve divided the four Livermore Valley winery segments somewhat geographically (Greenville Road, Tesla Road, Westside, the Block at East End) because we’d rather have 15 extra minutes of wine than extra time on the road, right?\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cb>Saturday\u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Breakfast: \u003ca href=\"http://c-cbakery.com/\">Casse-Croûte Bakery\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Casse+Croute+Bakery/@37.6824881,-121.7686966,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x434a5ee5869b8f89?ved=2ahUKEwjAtsO2mK3gAhWUPH0KHZOnCEIQ_BIwCnoECAQQCA\">\u003cem>50 S Livermore Ave.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132362\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132362\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Casse-Croute-Bakery-e1549572307646.png\" alt=\"Casse-Croute Bakery\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Casse-Croûte Bakery \u003ccite>(Casse-Croûte Bakery)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Husband-and-wife team Richard Denoix and Lenore Colarusso-Denoix’s French bakery is a huge reason why waking up in Livermore isn’t so hard, or is a wonderful treat after an early drive to town to kickstart the weekend. Richard grew up in rural southeast France and, after long periods serving in the French Air Force and then software after immigrating to the U.S., he decided to switch gears and bake French breads and pastries. If it’s a breakfast hour, opt for a croissant and an apple turnover. Regardless of the time of day, a baguette sandwich is pretty essential, as are chocolate chip cookies and some form of fruit tart.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://3steveswinery.com/\">\u003cb>3 Steves\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/3+Steves+Winery/@37.6485127,-121.6945803,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xe5fe3220b123535e!8m2!3d37.6485127!4d-121.6945803\">\u003cem>5700 Greenville Rd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132367\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132367 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_3747-e1549667816733.jpg\" alt=\"3 Steves Winery\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">3 Steves Winery \u003ccite>(3 Steves Winery)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Don’t think too hard about the inspiration for this winery’s name. Indeed, there are a trio of men named Steve who decided, hey, let’s start a winery and there’s a pretty obvious name for that winery: our names! 3 Steves is part of the Greenville Road area of the Livermore Valley, which is the most quintessential “wine country” part of the area with the panoramic views of rows of vines and sweeping hillsides that brochures and magazines often feature. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and a brut sparkling wine made of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are the go-to wines at 3 Steves, but the whole roster is one of the strongest in the valley. Livermore Valley is filled with wineries boasting great outdoor patios and the al fresco situation at 3 Steves is easily among the best, as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://mcgrailvineyards.com/\">\u003cb>McGrail\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/McGrail+Vineyards+and+Winery/@37.6503396,-121.6950916,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x8b210ab8bd1154e2?ved=2ahUKEwj_gKvXmK3gAhXlMn0KHTQMB1UQ_BIwC3oECAYQCA\">\u003cem>5600 Greenville Rd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132366\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132366 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/McGrail-Vineyards-and-Winery-e1549667851234.jpg\" alt=\"McGrail Vineyards\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1267\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">McGrail Vineyards \u003ccite>(McGrail Vineyards)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s a very, very short drive to 3 Steves’ neighboring winery. Cabernet Sauvignon is McGrail’s calling card and the estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon is indeed stellar. As you’ll see across these two days of tastings, one of Livermore’s big debates, for better or worse, is that there isn’t a “signature” grape. With McGrail, you know which grape is the boss. It will no doubt be the highlight at this gorgeous tasting room with palm trees outside and a bocce ball court. Sadly, the winery’s founder Jim McGrail (a former Alameda County cop and prosecutor) passed away last year, but the winery continues to produce outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon (and Chardonnay and a few other wines) under longtime winemaker Mark Clarin.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Lunch: \u003ca href=\"https://posadarestaurant.com/\">Posada or Posada on Wheels\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Posada/@37.676296,-121.784712,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xa2ea1dd018e22129!8m2!3d37.676296!4d-121.784712\">\u003cem>988 Murrieta Blvd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132370\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132370 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4101-e1549667723799.jpg\" alt=\"Posada on Wheels\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1900\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Posada on Wheels. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are two options for lunch technically. Posada Restaurant, located slightly outside of downtown in a nondescript shopping plaza, is Livermore’s Southwestern cooking legend and for extremely good reason. Try the chicken enchiladas or adobo rack of lamb with New Mexico chile rojo, and you’ll understand. However, there is a new Posada on the scene and, it’s oh so conveniently usually parked in the warehouse wine district called The Block at East End. Luckily, there are no shortage of wine options for taking your blackened pork belly tacos and watermelon salad with mango-habanero vinaigrette. The truck offers an exciting chance for chef and co-owner Eduardo Posada to serve slightly edgier, appropriately portable food to a winery and brewery audience. The chipotle fish tacos are exactly what a mid-wine tasting day calls for.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://nottinghamcellars.com/\">\u003cb>Nottingham Cellars\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Nottingham+Cellars+-+Livermore+Winery+and+Wine+Tasting/@37.6765212,-121.7192675,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xe376265b8986d0f0?ved=2ahUKEwj57qORma3gAhWwIDQIHcMTDnIQ_BIwEXoECAYQCA\">\u003cem>2245 S Vasco Rd. C\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132371\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132371 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4112-e1549667690679.jpg\" alt=\"Nottingham Cellars\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nottingham Cellars. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Tacos in hand, it’s time for some wine. You’ve got a handful of wineries to choose from, one next to the other next to the other in the Block at East End. Start at Nottingham Cellars, where winemaker Collin Cranor (the son of founder Jeff Cranor) and Craig Ploof (formerly assistant winemaker at the acclaimed Steven Kent Winery that you’ll visit tomorrow) craft excellent Bordeaux varietal wines and Chardonnay, served in a sleek gallery-like space. Nottingham also produces some notable \"Typicité\" Pinot Noirs, led by a leaner, red berry-forward 2017 from the Santa Lucia Highlands. The winery has a sibling brand called Vasco Urbano that focuses on Rhone style reds and Petite Sirah. Try all of the wines in the portfolio because you’ll see how Nottingham is remarkable in having such an extensive roster, yet each wine has a distinctive small-batch polish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://mckahnfamilycellars.com/\">\u003cb>McKahn Family Cellars\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/McKahn+Family+Cellars/@37.6764421,-121.719363,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xd5d4d3bfe08f8c7f!8m2!3d37.6764421!4d-121.719363\">\u003cem>2245 S Vasco Rd. A\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132372\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132372 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4123-e1549667662280.jpg\" alt=\"McKahn winery\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">McKahn Family Cellars. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>About three steps away is a relative newcomer, McKahn, where Rhone varietals are the theme. 29-year old winemaker Charles McKahn (the son of the owners) has a gentle touch with Viognier and Grenache, while also crafting a terrific Syrah full of ripe black fruit and anise notes from the Spring Mountain district of Napa Valley. If you sit out on the patio shared with Notthingham, chances are there will some live music to entertain and make you want to keep lingering over yet another great Livermore bottling of Petite Sirah — this one happens to be the only wine McKahn makes with the grapes coming from Livermore.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://occasiowinery.com/\">\u003cb>Occasio\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Occasio+Winery/@37.6764,-121.7193616,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xbaa349cf6db56b0e!8m2!3d37.6764!4d-121.7193616\">\u003cem>2245 S Vasco Rd. B\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132374\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132374 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4132-e1549667595566.jpg\" alt=\"Occasio Winery\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Occasio Winery. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Winemaking is science, right? In the case of this winery, there is a deep scientific background. Founder/director of winemaking John Kinney was a longtime physicist and UCSF professor before he decided it was the opportunistic time to go make wine. Hence, here you have a winery named for the Roman Goddess of Opportunity. Follow that theme and take the opportunity to taste Kinney’s Cabernet Franc, an opulent barrel-fermented Chardonnay and a dense, spicy Heritage Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Kinney’s wine career, which kicked into high gear when he used his sabbatical to study enology at UC Davis, has extended to distilling as he is also the owner of the nearby Sidewinder Spirits.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132373\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132373 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4130-e1549667631915.jpg\" alt=\"Sidewinder Spirits\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sidewinder Spirits' Victorian era evoking tasting room and bar. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The vintage Victorian Sidewinder cocktail bar/tasting room is as stunningly period detailed as it gets and soon will open to the public (for now it’s Occasio members only) so everyone can try the vermouth and grappa in lavish surroundings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://woodfamilyvineyards.com/\">\u003cb>Wood Family Vineyards\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Wood+Family+Vineyards/@37.6753661,-121.7200067,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xe1569730205bf06f!8m2!3d37.6753661!4d-121.7200067\">\u003cem>2407 Research Dr.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132392\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132392 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Wood-Livermore-e1549668256257.jpg\" alt=\"Wood Livermore\" width=\"1900\" height=\"2533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wood Family Vineyards. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While science is the background at Occasio, Rhonda Wood was a US Airways pilot before learning about home beer making while on maternity leave in 1991. A few years later she switched gears to wine and fully left the pilot gig for the winery in 2006. The tasting room really is a party every day as a locals’ favorite that makes it feel like Livermore’s “Cheers” where everyone knows everyone’s name. That breezy vibe extends to the wood-paneled wagon car with surfboards logo that makes drinkers think of the Beach Boys while taking a sip of “Para Mas Amigas” Chardonnay or “Viva” Cabernet Sauvignon. If you can try the “Clone 30” Cabernet Sauvignon, don’t pass up the chance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://altamontbeerworks.com/1/\">\u003cb>Altamont Beer Works\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Altamont+Beer+Works/@37.6758493,-121.7199996,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xe60e0945dbb63357!8m2!3d37.6758493!4d-121.7199996\">\u003cem>2402 Research Dr.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132376\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132376 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4146-e1549667447742.jpg\" alt=\"Altamont Beer Works\" width=\"1900\" height=\"2533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Altamont Beer Works. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>That’s enough wine tasting for day one. No worries for the next step, though, because Livermore’s beloved IPA-focused brewery (the Tri-Valley’s first post-Prohibition brewery and still its best) is right across the street from Wood. Try all the hop-heavy beers on offer, and if the intense Nutty Operator oatmeal-peanut butter stout is there, definitely add that to a flight or just get a pint of it. After all of those tannins and frilly tasting notes from the wineries, here’s the place to just chill and maybe watch some sports in a de-facto happy hour.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Dinner: \u003ca href=\"https://www.rangelifelivermore.com/\">Range Life\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Range+Life/@37.6834343,-121.7700469,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xf061be523d7e7a2?ved=2ahUKEwjdtpfuma3gAhWuJDQIHbv5BckQ_BIwCnoECAYQCA\">\u003cem>2160 Railroad Ave.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132390\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132390 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Range_Life_Interiors_010-1-e1549666710562.jpg\" alt=\"Range Life\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1267\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Range Life. Photo by Nicole Franzen \u003ccite>(Nicole Franzen)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After dining all over the Bay Area to keep up with new restaurants popping up left and right (including many \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/series/new-restaurants-2018\">here for KQED\u003c/a>), this writer named Range Life the top restaurant opening of 2018 for abundant reasons: a gorgeous chic-pastoral design, superb cocktails by the talented bar director Waine Longwell, cheery service, and a refinement that makes the restaurant feel eight-years old. Most of all, though, it’s the cooking of chef Bill Niles who deftly weaves together global touches into a distinctly Californian template with top-notch ingredients: Rio Oso grapefruit with fried parsnip and fresh burrata, relaxed and mega-umami versions of Fort Bragg uni on toast and hot chicken wings with fermented chili sauce, a hearty roast half chicken with Anson Mills polenta and spring garlic jus. It’s cooking that strikes the right tone of creativity, high technique and being approachable. You WANT to eat this food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132389\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132389 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Range_Life_Food_Lamb_Belly_Crudo_Salad_003-1-e1549666892272.jpg\" alt=\"Range Life\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1267\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Food at Range Life. Photo by Nicole Franzen \u003ccite>(Nicole Franzen)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The chef and his wife Sarah worked at headliners in San Francisco (he was executive chef for Tartine Manufactory, she was a manager and wine director for Outerlands), and were convinced to head to Livermore by Sarah’s former roommate (and Waine’s wife), Lauren Heanes-Longwell, who redesigned Range Life’s 1800’s brick building into the sleek restaurant it is today. All together, it’s an all-star team that was convinced of Livermore’s merits and will convince you of its merits.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Nightcap: \u003ca href=\"https://www.lastwordbar.com/\">The Last Word\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Last+Word/@37.683336,-121.7677204,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xfc1da038e7079268!8m2!3d37.683336!4d-121.7677204\">\u003cem>2470 First St. #100\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132377\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132377 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4187-e1549667403455.jpg\" alt=\"The Last Word Livermore\" width=\"1900\" height=\"2533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Last Word. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One last drink means a nightcap in Livermore’s craft cocktail destination in the heart of the bustling downtown area. Every six months, the bar switches its theme (like Trick Dog for our San Francisco readers). As of press time, the menu was a Cuban-themed “Revolucion” with a few types of classic Daiquiris, plenty of rum-forward offerings, and a Hurricane sour with bourbon, passion fruit and a frothy egg white body. If you’re still hungry after Range Life, munch on some bacon empanadas.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cb>Sunday\u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Breakfast: \u003ca href=\"https://espressorosetta.com/\">Espresso Rosetta\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Espresso+Rosetta/@37.6808307,-121.7682593,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x44d16fc2c7d86620?ved=2ahUKEwjIsPO9mq3gAhUzFzQIHTqgDzoQ_BIwCnoECAYQCA\">\u003cem>206 S J St.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132632\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132632 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Espresso-Rosetta-e1550796216293.jpg\" alt=\"Espresso Rosetta\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Espresso Rosetta \u003ccite>(Facebook/Espresso Rosetta)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After a long Saturday of wine tasting (and more beer, wine and cocktails afterwards), coffee is probably going to be a necessary way to start the second day in Livermore. Here’s the good news: Espresso Rosetta is a standout third wave-style coffee shop complete with all the latte art and perfectly pulled ristretto shots that are now expected in the genre. The cheery downtown café also has plenty of sweet and savory pastries to join the caffeine in knocking your palate back into wine tasting shape.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.stevenkent.com/\">\u003cb>The Steven Kent Winery\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Steven+Kent+Winery/@37.664289,-121.728086,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x3dcd7c9cab507661?ved=2ahUKEwj9_63Rmq3gAhVRKH0KHWo1A2EQ_BIwCnoECAQQCA\">\u003cem>5443 Tesla Rd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132364\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132364 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Steven-Kent_TastingRoom_1-e1549667928424.jpg\" alt=\"Steven Kent Winery\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1267\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Steven Kent Winery \u003ccite>(The Steven Kent Winery)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Properly fortified with caffeine and calories, day two of tasting begins at one of the pioneers of small-scale, high quality wine making for the region. Steven Kent Mirassou’s delightful wines can be tasted in the “Barrel Room” at various price points. All of the lineups usually showcase either the Merrillie Chardonnay or Lola Bordeaux-style white blend of Sauvignon Blanc, a “Collector’s Circle” Home Ranch estate-grown Rhone blend or Italian variety, a “BDX Collection” Bordeaux red blend from the nearby Ghielmetti Estate Vineyard that was planted with the aspirations of being Livermore Valley’s definitive “Premier Cru” vineyard and the signature Cabernet Sauvignon offerings that make this winery 1A and 1B with McGrail for being Livermore’s iconic Cab whisperers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.pagemillwinery.com/\">\u003cb>Page Mill Winery\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Page+Mill+Winery/@37.669149,-121.74592,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xe274cb8d406f051f?ved=2ahUKEwj1gJqpm63gAhVjFTQIHZRzAKUQ_BIwC3oECAYQCA\">\u003cem>1960 S Livermore Ave.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132365\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132365 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Page-Mill-Winery-e1549667893200.jpg\" alt=\"Page Mill Winery\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1267\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Page Mill Winery \u003ccite>(Page Mill Winery)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Continue along Tesla Road (no relation to Elon Musk’s electric car company) past the sprawling Concannon complex when the road bends and becomes Livermore Avenue. Here, you’ll find one of the more unique wines (and uniquely named wines) in Livermore Valley: the Page Mill GPS, a typical Rhone red blend that swaps out Mourvèdre for Petite Sirah, a grape that many consider Livermore Valley’s signature varietal since Page Mill’s neighbors at Concannon were the first American winery to make a bottle of the varietal itself. For this writer who grew up as a neighbor of the original Page Mill Winery location near Palo Alto on the actual Page Mill Road, it’s still hard to think of Page Mill Winery…in Livermore. That was the decision made by the Stark family in 2004 to be closer to the grapes and to have more physical space than just making wine at their actual house. Owner/winemaker Dane Stark is in charge these days of the operation across the Bay and the wide range of wines are consistent winners from Tempranillo to Cabernet Sauvignon to Chardonnay.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Lunch: \u003ca href=\"https://wentevineyards.com/dine/restaurant\">The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Restaurant+%7C+Wente+Vineyards/@37.6233946,-121.7560431,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xe29ab050c2cf6ba6!8m2!3d37.6233946!4d-121.7560431\">\u003cem>5050 Arroyo Rd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132363\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132363 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/December-2018_VT-Experience-e1549667978884.jpg\" alt=\"The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1637\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards. Photo by Eli Pitta \u003ccite>(Eli Pitta)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A visit to Livermore isn’t complete without a visit to the marquee large producers, along with Concannon, who put Livermore Valley wine on the map. Yes, both wineries have bottom-shelf bulk production wines that aren’t worth a weekend trip detour, but they both have small-lot, refined wines that are as noteworthy as any in the region. For Wente, you can experience those at Wente’s Winemakers Studio and tasting room at the main winery on Tesla Road. But, this weekend’s let’s have both Wente wines and excellent food together for lunch at The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards. The setting is breathtaking, so it’s not wonder that this is a premier Bay Area weddings and concerts destination. Come back again for both of those. For now, it’s time to eat. On the menu for lunch at this \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/19829/check-please-bay-area-reviews-cuisine-of-nepal-mama-coco-cocina-mexicana-restaurant-the-restaurant-at-wente-vineyards\">“Check Please! Bay Area” approved restaurant\u003c/a>, executive chef Mike Ward presents a $65 3-course pairing lunch, where the 2016 Nth Degree Chardonnay might partner with a sea bass with romanesco and red curry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.danterobere.com/\">\u003cb>Dante Robere\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Dante+Robere+Vineyards/@37.6456844,-121.7821115,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xc060bc2e56fcaf6f!8m2!3d37.6456844!4d-121.7821115\">\u003cem>1200 Wetmore Rd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132378\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132378 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4319-e1549667367837.jpg\" alt=\"Dante Robere\" width=\"1900\" height=\"2374\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dante Robere. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Wander back from the countryside into the westside of Livermore, surrounded by bike trails, new looking residential communities and Ravenswood Historical Site. Like many of the Livermore Valley wineries, Dante Robere is the result of friends who liked boutique, family-run wineries and said to themselves, “hey, why not make our own?” Dante is Dan Rosenberg and Bob Bossi is Robere, and their three-decade friendship led to this tongue-in-cheek named winery that sounds like an elegant Bordeaux chateau, but really is a down-to-earth label for Syrah, Rhone varietals, Zinfandel, and several other grapes, sourced locally and from the Sierra foothills. If you’ve never tried Mourvèdre on its own, this is one of the smoothest examples you’re bound to encounter anywhere in the state outside of Paso Robles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.laspositasvineyards.com/\">\u003cb>Las Positas\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Las+Positas+Vineyards/@37.6458024,-121.7704979,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x9779618b6f1b506c!8m2!3d37.6458024!4d-121.7704979\">\u003cem>1828 Wetmore Rd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132368\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132368 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4083-e1549667781216.jpg\" alt=\"Las Positas Vineyards\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Las Positas Vineyards. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There’s a good chance that there will be a wedding that just happened or will happen at Las Positas Vineyards when you visit. Generally, that’s not a good sign since manicured lawns and spectacular views tend to make wineries figure they can coast on Instagram looks and pay less attention to the wine itself. Thankfully, despite making wine with a remarkable 14 different grape varieties, Las Positas is one of the exceptions and doesn’t neglect what’s in the bottle. Red blends like the “Coccineous” with mostly Tempranillo and Syrah are the main strength at Las Positas, but you’ll also enjoy several atypical varietal offerings like an Albariño or the rare Barbera from Livermore. Here’s another catch in the spacious, clearly Tuscan-inspired space: outstanding locally made chocolates paired with certain wines that raise eyebrows but actually work, like a matcha truffle with Chardonnay and mint-chocolate chip truffle with a Tempranillo-Barbera-Nebbiolo rosé (!).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://cudaridgewines.com/\">\u003cb>Cuda Ridge\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cuda+Ridge+Winery/@37.654755,-121.766572,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xecbfa7fbebed930c!8m2!3d37.654755!4d-121.766572\">\u003cem>2400 Arroyo Rd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132369\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132369 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4085-e1549667747994.jpg\" alt=\"Cuda Ridge\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cuda Ridge Wines. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>By now, you’ve tried more than enough wine to be convinced that the Livermore Valley is playing in the wine big leagues. However, pound for pound and sip for sip, this writer found the most impressive regional wines to be at this final spot that bypasses any splashy tasting room vibe or gimmicky wines for focusing on great, carefully built Bordeaux-style wines. Co-owner/winemaker Larry Dino still produces fewer than 3,000 cases total, highlighted by a superb Semillon with a distinct tangy melon personality; a fruit-forward and vibrant Cabernet Franc; and the valley’s finest Petit Verdot and Malbec offerings, the latter being at 12.5% alcohol, and showing calmer, brighter personality than the ubiquitous Malbec from Argentina. Occasionally Dino dabbles in “black label” non-Bordeaux wines like Sangiovese, but make no mistake, you’re here for the Bordeaux, which was the resolute inspiration for why he opened this winery a dozen years ago after learning the craft at nearby Las Positas College.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003ci>by \u003ca href=\"https://www.7x7.com/community/nickczap\">Nick Czap\u003c/a>\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Of the six paramitas—or perfections—of practice in Zen Buddhism, the first is generosity. Within the context of Buddhism, there's a curious twist to generosity, because when you consider an act of generosity in light of the interconnectedness of all things, it follows that there is no difference between the giver, the gift, and the receiver.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And while I'm not a Buddhist myself, a recent evening at Greens, on which I felt a particular oneness with the food, leads me to think there may be some truth to the idea.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There was another element at work as well, a longstanding affection for a San Francisco landmark that early on had shaped my perception of just how powerful the experience of eating at a restaurant could be, while demonstrating that vegetarian cuisine was as worthy of respect and reverence as any other.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As a newly minted San Franciscan, my first visit to \u003ca href=\"https://greensrestaurant.com/\">Greens\u003c/a> in the early 1990s was a revelation. A strict vegetarian at the time, my outlook on restaurants of the genre—shaped by leftist food co-op cafes, various Hare Krishna establishments, and the no-longer-extant British chain, Cranks—was correspondingly bleak. Imagine, then, the thrill of that long-ago summer evening in a vast, airy dining room, elegantly furnished and brilliantly illuminated by a Golden Gate sunset, and of food so beautiful, flavorful, and nourishing that it left an herbivore flushed with gratitude, and his omnivorous relatives feeling that they hadn't missed a thing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the course of some recent outings to Fort Mason—for art fairs, open studios, and the odd beer-quenched afternoon at \u003ca href=\"https://www.7x7.com/first-taste-radhaus-beer-hall-fort-mason-2597192826.html\">Radhaus\u003c/a>—it occurred to me that Greens and I were due for a reunion. Coincidentally, Greens, which turns 40 this July, was at a pivotal juncture, having just emerged from a protracted closure, with a new chef in the kitchen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132352\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132352\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x.jpg\" alt=\"Looking outside from inside Greens\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\"When you walk in the door and have that beautiful experience of space, looking out at the bridge and the headlands and the bay, you really do feel transformed,\" said longtime chef Annie Somerville of Greens' interior. \u003ccite>(Nick Czap)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Considering how radical it seemed in the early '90s, one wonders what SF made of Greens when it opened on the site of a former military base in 1979. The restaurant was founded by the San Francisco Zen Center, an organization that encompasses three Soto Zen Buddhist practice communities—at Green Gulch Farm in Marin, City Center in San Francisco, and Tassajara in the Ventana Wilderness. The vegetarian food at Tassajara—which invites members of the public for retreats in spring and summer—was very popular with visitors from the Bay Area, and the community surmised that the same food could attract a following in the city. A restaurant could serve as a place for Zen trainees to work and practice together, and if it succeeded, could help support the Zen Center financially.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Green's executive chef, Annie Somerville, came to the restaurant in 1981 after working in the kitchen at the Zen Center in SF, and as the head cook at Tassajara. \"When I came to Greens,\" she said with a note of amusement, \"it was supposed to be just a short stint.\" She worked alongside the restaurant's first chef, Deborah Madison, who established a culinary tone that continues to this day. \"I give credit to Deborah Madison for that—taking produce and turning it into something very beautiful on the plate.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Somerville emphasized that the success of the restaurant also owed much to its location. \"A lot of the experience of Greens is not just the food. When you walk in the door and have that beautiful experience of space, looking out at the bridge and the headlands and the bay, you really do feel transformed. At that point, 50 percent of our job is done.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Early last year, Somerville began gradually reducing her involvement in the restaurant's day-to-day operations. \"I've worked at Greens for 37 years,\" she said. \"It's very much a part of my life. But I can just say that at some point you know it's time for change. It was time for me to step back, and it was time for the restaurant for me to step back.\" To that end, in the middle of last year, Greens hired Denise St. Onge, an experienced young chef, as its chef de cuisine. When I met with St. Onge recently, she talked about her personal connection to Greens.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132353\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132353\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-1.jpg\" alt=\"Greens' new chef de cuisine, Denise St. Onge, at Green Gulch Farm in Marin.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-1.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Greens' new chef de cuisine, Denise St. Onge, at Green Gulch Farm in Marin. \u003ccite>(Nader Khouri)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>St. Onge, who is half-Thai, was raised Buddhist and grew up both in Thailand and in the Oakland hills. \"My mother was a chef in Oakland, at the Vulcan Cafe,\" she said, \"and my sister and I traveled a lot as kids, and became foodies naturally through that experience. My mom passed away from cancer in 1998, and during that journey with her, we started a vegetarian macrobiotic diet, did a lot of meditation, and came to Greens a lot. It was probably 1995. I always thought it was a really beautiful restaurant and institution, and a very peaceful place.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After studying international relations at SF State, St. Onge decided she wanted to cook. \"I started off as a stage at Michael Mina,\" which at the time was one of only two two-Michelin-star restaurants in the city, \"and worked for free until they hired me.\" In the years that followed, she worked at a number of the city's most highly regarded restaurants, including Gary Danko, SPQR, Prospect, and Atelier Crenn. Greens, as it happened, would prove to be something of a baptism by fire.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On June 20, shortly after St. Onge was hired, a blaze broke out in the kitchen's ventilation system. Greens announced that it would be \"closed for a few weeks\" to repair the damage. Fire inspectors, however, discovered a number of issues, which led to a decision to replace the entire kitchen, and a closure that would ultimately last four months. The reopening in mid-October, in the midst of a socially conscious investing conference at Fort Mason, was anything but soft. Greens' general manager, Min Kim, described the scenario: \"Denise had to execute a full dining room and 26 other private events in three and a half days. After that, we were ready for anything.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On an evening in mid-December, Greens seemed to be fully back in its groove. The only discernible difference was that the dining room looked especially snappy, its new chairs and carpets, and a fresh coat of paint a fringe benefit of the four-month closure. The sun had not quite set, and from our table by the window, my wife and I could just make out the fog-cloaked towers of the bridge and the masts of the sailboats lilting gently in the nearby marina. The mood was serene, the lighting soft, a refreshing respite from the glare of the halogens favored by so many restaurants in an age of social media.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As we took turns nipping into a bowl of almonds that had been tossed in olive oil and sea salt and slow-roasted to a brilliant crunch, I sipped a brisk, bright negroni—a blend of Botanist Islay dry gin, Carpano Antica sweet vermouth, and the bitter apéritif liqueur, Gran Classico.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132354\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132354\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-2.jpg\" alt=\"A carrot-ginger soup garnished with a plump falafel.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-2.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-2-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">On a recent evening, dinner began with a carrot-ginger soup garnished with a plump falafel. \u003ccite>(Nick Czap)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As a first course, I chose carrot-ginger soup. Delightfully colorful, a rich orange-ocher, it was garnished with a single, plump falafel and some juicy micro greens—radish or arugula, possibly. Warm, sweet, and savory with a subtle gingery kick, it was comforting, fortifying, and invigorating all at once.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We then shared a wonderfully sweet and juicy Warren pear, poached in white wine and mulling spices, charcoal-grilled, and garnished with spicy greens in a tangy vinaigrette and a scattering of toasted hazelnuts. Equally scrumptious was a dish of griddle cakes—gently seared, delicately savory rounds made from a batter of cheddar cauliflower florets, egg yolk, feta cheese, chili flakes, scallions, and the Mexican corn flour masa harina.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For the main, we divvied up a pizza, a handsome pie with a crisp-crumbly crust—made from a mix of cornmeal and ultra-finely-ground 00 flour—topped with roasted squash, caramelized onion, Asiago and goat cheese, and an assertively flavorful pesto made from pine nuts, scallions, Parmigiano-Reggiano, garlic, and olive oil.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Of the five enticing desserts, we chose two: a warm and fragrant apple galette à la house-made butter pecan ice cream; and a spot-on butterscotch pot de crème topped with a delectably crisp and buttery-sweet cacao nib tuile.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If the food felt familiar, and reassuringly so, it's because St. Onge is as keenly interested in where Greens came from as where it's going. \"I've been studying the Greens cookbooks,\" she said, \"and looking through all of our files of past menus,\" studying the influences that Madison first brought to the kitchen, and the way the food had evolved during Somerville's tenure. \"I personally have a lot of ideas about where we can grow on the menu, incorporating more vegan options, and also incorporating Zen Buddhist heritage.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132355\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132355\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-3.jpg\" alt=\"Cauliflower griddlecakes.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-3.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-3-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-3-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cauliflower griddlecakes. \u003ccite>(Nick Czap)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Somerville, who still shops for the restaurant at the Ferry Plaza farmers' market and makes herself available for menu ideas and other consultations, expressed a deep trust in St. Onge's instincts. \"Denise is much younger than I am, and has worked in a number of great restaurants,\" she said. \"We're lucky to have someone there who has a sense of the place and respects it. We're a time-honored place, and at the same time, people want change. It's good to let things evolve. If a dish clicks, the customers will tell us. And we listen to them.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>This article originally appeared on \u003ca href=\"https://www.7x7.com/greens-restaurant-celebrates-40-years-2627114758.html\">7x7 Bay Area\u003c/a>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the course of some recent outings to Fort Mason—for art fairs, open studios, and the odd beer-quenched afternoon at \u003ca href=\"https://www.7x7.com/first-taste-radhaus-beer-hall-fort-mason-2597192826.html\">Radhaus\u003c/a>—it occurred to me that Greens and I were due for a reunion. Coincidentally, Greens, which turns 40 this July, was at a pivotal juncture, having just emerged from a protracted closure, with a new chef in the kitchen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132352\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132352\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x.jpg\" alt=\"Looking outside from inside Greens\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\"When you walk in the door and have that beautiful experience of space, looking out at the bridge and the headlands and the bay, you really do feel transformed,\" said longtime chef Annie Somerville of Greens' interior. \u003ccite>(Nick Czap)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Considering how radical it seemed in the early '90s, one wonders what SF made of Greens when it opened on the site of a former military base in 1979. The restaurant was founded by the San Francisco Zen Center, an organization that encompasses three Soto Zen Buddhist practice communities—at Green Gulch Farm in Marin, City Center in San Francisco, and Tassajara in the Ventana Wilderness. The vegetarian food at Tassajara—which invites members of the public for retreats in spring and summer—was very popular with visitors from the Bay Area, and the community surmised that the same food could attract a following in the city. A restaurant could serve as a place for Zen trainees to work and practice together, and if it succeeded, could help support the Zen Center financially.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Green's executive chef, Annie Somerville, came to the restaurant in 1981 after working in the kitchen at the Zen Center in SF, and as the head cook at Tassajara. \"When I came to Greens,\" she said with a note of amusement, \"it was supposed to be just a short stint.\" She worked alongside the restaurant's first chef, Deborah Madison, who established a culinary tone that continues to this day. \"I give credit to Deborah Madison for that—taking produce and turning it into something very beautiful on the plate.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Somerville emphasized that the success of the restaurant also owed much to its location. \"A lot of the experience of Greens is not just the food. When you walk in the door and have that beautiful experience of space, looking out at the bridge and the headlands and the bay, you really do feel transformed. At that point, 50 percent of our job is done.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Early last year, Somerville began gradually reducing her involvement in the restaurant's day-to-day operations. \"I've worked at Greens for 37 years,\" she said. \"It's very much a part of my life. But I can just say that at some point you know it's time for change. It was time for me to step back, and it was time for the restaurant for me to step back.\" To that end, in the middle of last year, Greens hired Denise St. Onge, an experienced young chef, as its chef de cuisine. When I met with St. Onge recently, she talked about her personal connection to Greens.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132353\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132353\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-1.jpg\" alt=\"Greens' new chef de cuisine, Denise St. Onge, at Green Gulch Farm in Marin.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-1.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Greens' new chef de cuisine, Denise St. Onge, at Green Gulch Farm in Marin. \u003ccite>(Nader Khouri)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>St. Onge, who is half-Thai, was raised Buddhist and grew up both in Thailand and in the Oakland hills. \"My mother was a chef in Oakland, at the Vulcan Cafe,\" she said, \"and my sister and I traveled a lot as kids, and became foodies naturally through that experience. My mom passed away from cancer in 1998, and during that journey with her, we started a vegetarian macrobiotic diet, did a lot of meditation, and came to Greens a lot. It was probably 1995. I always thought it was a really beautiful restaurant and institution, and a very peaceful place.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After studying international relations at SF State, St. Onge decided she wanted to cook. \"I started off as a stage at Michael Mina,\" which at the time was one of only two two-Michelin-star restaurants in the city, \"and worked for free until they hired me.\" In the years that followed, she worked at a number of the city's most highly regarded restaurants, including Gary Danko, SPQR, Prospect, and Atelier Crenn. Greens, as it happened, would prove to be something of a baptism by fire.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On June 20, shortly after St. Onge was hired, a blaze broke out in the kitchen's ventilation system. Greens announced that it would be \"closed for a few weeks\" to repair the damage. Fire inspectors, however, discovered a number of issues, which led to a decision to replace the entire kitchen, and a closure that would ultimately last four months. The reopening in mid-October, in the midst of a socially conscious investing conference at Fort Mason, was anything but soft. Greens' general manager, Min Kim, described the scenario: \"Denise had to execute a full dining room and 26 other private events in three and a half days. After that, we were ready for anything.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On an evening in mid-December, Greens seemed to be fully back in its groove. The only discernible difference was that the dining room looked especially snappy, its new chairs and carpets, and a fresh coat of paint a fringe benefit of the four-month closure. The sun had not quite set, and from our table by the window, my wife and I could just make out the fog-cloaked towers of the bridge and the masts of the sailboats lilting gently in the nearby marina. The mood was serene, the lighting soft, a refreshing respite from the glare of the halogens favored by so many restaurants in an age of social media.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As we took turns nipping into a bowl of almonds that had been tossed in olive oil and sea salt and slow-roasted to a brilliant crunch, I sipped a brisk, bright negroni—a blend of Botanist Islay dry gin, Carpano Antica sweet vermouth, and the bitter apéritif liqueur, Gran Classico.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132354\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132354\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-2.jpg\" alt=\"A carrot-ginger soup garnished with a plump falafel.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-2.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-2-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">On a recent evening, dinner began with a carrot-ginger soup garnished with a plump falafel. \u003ccite>(Nick Czap)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As a first course, I chose carrot-ginger soup. Delightfully colorful, a rich orange-ocher, it was garnished with a single, plump falafel and some juicy micro greens—radish or arugula, possibly. Warm, sweet, and savory with a subtle gingery kick, it was comforting, fortifying, and invigorating all at once.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We then shared a wonderfully sweet and juicy Warren pear, poached in white wine and mulling spices, charcoal-grilled, and garnished with spicy greens in a tangy vinaigrette and a scattering of toasted hazelnuts. Equally scrumptious was a dish of griddle cakes—gently seared, delicately savory rounds made from a batter of cheddar cauliflower florets, egg yolk, feta cheese, chili flakes, scallions, and the Mexican corn flour masa harina.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For the main, we divvied up a pizza, a handsome pie with a crisp-crumbly crust—made from a mix of cornmeal and ultra-finely-ground 00 flour—topped with roasted squash, caramelized onion, Asiago and goat cheese, and an assertively flavorful pesto made from pine nuts, scallions, Parmigiano-Reggiano, garlic, and olive oil.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Of the five enticing desserts, we chose two: a warm and fragrant apple galette à la house-made butter pecan ice cream; and a spot-on butterscotch pot de crème topped with a delectably crisp and buttery-sweet cacao nib tuile.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If the food felt familiar, and reassuringly so, it's because St. Onge is as keenly interested in where Greens came from as where it's going. \"I've been studying the Greens cookbooks,\" she said, \"and looking through all of our files of past menus,\" studying the influences that Madison first brought to the kitchen, and the way the food had evolved during Somerville's tenure. \"I personally have a lot of ideas about where we can grow on the menu, incorporating more vegan options, and also incorporating Zen Buddhist heritage.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132355\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132355\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-3.jpg\" alt=\"Cauliflower griddlecakes.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-3.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-3-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-3-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cauliflower griddlecakes. \u003ccite>(Nick Czap)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Somerville, who still shops for the restaurant at the Ferry Plaza farmers' market and makes herself available for menu ideas and other consultations, expressed a deep trust in St. Onge's instincts. \"Denise is much younger than I am, and has worked in a number of great restaurants,\" she said. \"We're lucky to have someone there who has a sense of the place and respects it. We're a time-honored place, and at the same time, people want change. It's good to let things evolve. If a dish clicks, the customers will tell us. And we listen to them.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Take a look at the new Mexican restaurant, La Calenda, from Thomas Keller Restaurant Group, The Saratoga is hosting a weekly ramen special on Wednesdays, and three Valentine’s Day dinners worth the expense and hassle of going out on a very busy night of hearts and flowers.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Thomas Keller’s Mexican Restaurant, La Calenda, Is Unsurprisingly Quite Delicious\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.lacalendamex.com\">La Calenda\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://6518%20Washington%20St,%20Yountville,%20CA%2094599\">6518 Washington St., Yountville\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen daily 5pm–11pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132304\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132304\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/la-calenda-negroni-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Negroni de Hongos. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In an unexpected move from the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group, they opened a casual Mexican restaurant in Yountville, in the former Hurley’s, where you’ll now find destination-worthy tacos and more. \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.lacalendamex.com\">La Calenda\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>'s chef de cuisine is Kaelin Ulrich Trilling, who was raised in Oaxaca — he worked on his father’s tomato farm, and his mother, Susana Trilling, is a known culinary personality, with a PBS series and cooking school (Seasons of My Heart), and many cookbooks.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At La Calenda, he was able to introduce purveyors and artisans from his home region to Yountville. Dried chiles — including chilhuacle negro, costeño rojo, and chile mixe — are from Oaxaca, and they use Tamoa to source heirloom corn from various regions of Central and Southern Mexico, including multigenerational corn growers and tortilleros. But then there’s a focus on our fantastic local products as well, like beans from Rancho Gordo, mushrooms from Connie Green of Wineforest Wild Foods, and goat milk from Sonoma County. The French Laundry Culinary Garden supplies traditional herbs, including pápalo, pipicha, and cilantro criollo, and will increase its production of squash year-round, and the kitchen will use its blossoms, fruit, and seeds.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132305\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132305\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/la-calenda-chips-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Totopos, guacamole, and salsas. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The totopos are so good here, it looks like TKRG will need to figure out how to sell them separately in stores (please do that), and the accompanying salsa verde and the brick red salsa mixe are stellar, plus a perfectly seasoned guacamole that will become your new gold standard ($13 for all). Add in an order of the queso fundido ($11)—made with queso Chihuahua — and prepare to get a crush on the smoky salsa a las brasas. It’s also your first encounter with the housemade tortillas here — on our visit, they were tortillas rojas, so fragrant and earthy.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The tamal de calabaza ($6) has a delicate, creamy texture, with vegetal notes from the hoja santa and comes with a puree of butternut squash, and spicy black bean salsa with aji amarillo.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132306\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132306\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/la-calenda-barbacoa-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tacos de barbacoa. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Meats really shine here, from the juicy tacos al pastor (shaved off a trompo/vertical spit) with roasted pineapple, shaved onion, and an outstanding salsa morita ($11 for two), to the rich and deeply savory tacos de barbacoa, with braised short rib topped with a verdant blanket of salsa avocado, plus cilantro and an unexpected spicy sprig of watercress ($13 for two). We were happy to have more of the roja tortillas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132307\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132307\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/la-calenda-pork-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Puerco en mole verde and beans hiding under Swiss chard leaves. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And then there’s the plato fuerte of puerco en mole verde ($22), thick slices of the most tender and pork jowl (prepared sous vide for eight hours and then finished on the wood-fired grill), so you get a satisfyingly seared exterior on the fat-laced meat, served with creamy Rancho Gordo white beans in green mole, all hiding under a few baby Swiss chard leaves.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132309\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132309\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/la-calenda-papel-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Avión de Papel cocktail (made with tequila). \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There’s a children’s menu, and quite the cocktail list for adults (most of the drinks are pre-batched to keep up with volume, the bar gets absolutely slammed). Try their spin on a Paper Plane (Avión de Papel) made with tequila, a great cocktail to start your meal with, and the Negroni with mezcal and porcini-infused Campari is savory and a good match with the tacos de barbacoa. The bar team is talented and fun, so hang out in the bar area if you can for a drink. In selecting local wines, the La Calenda team worked with the Mexican-American Vintner’s Association (MAVA), a nonprofit association in Napa Valley that partners with Latinix vintners and winemakers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132308\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132308\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/la-calenda-dining-room-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Calenda's front dining room. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The lively restaurant is now open nightly until 11pm, and doesn’t take reservations (unless you have a group of 10 or more), so expect a wait — unless you’re like me and come in midweek at 9:15pm and find all the room you need; you can also order food to go. It has a casual hacienda style, with wood tables and high-backed chairs, and all the dishware and glasses are made by various artisans in Oaxaca. It’s approachable, welcoming, and family-friendly, with extremely attentive service, and is also pretty high-volume, a far cry from the hushed atmosphere at The French Laundry.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Wednesday Ramen Special at The Saratoga\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thesaratogasf.com\">The Saratoga\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/FNaoRG6BZz82\">1000 Larkin St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132310\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132310\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/saratoga-ramen-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wednesday night ramen at The Saratoga. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Rainy, chilly nights are built for ramen, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.thesaratogasf.com\">\u003cb>The Saratoga\u003c/b>\u003c/a> is offering a weekly ramen special every Wednesday through February 13th. The first two weeks were a pop-up of sorts with chef Dennis Lee of Namu Gaji, serving his garlic-sesame-miso ramen with crispy delicata squash, roast tomato, bean sprouts, shiitake, mizuna, sesame mayu, nori, and onsen egg ($16). For the coming weeks, The Saratoga’s chef Francisco Baca will be offering his own bowl, and you can take your pick of some Japanese whiskey pairings (The Saratoga is known for their shimmering wall and selection of whiskey). A perfect Wednesday winter’s night: whiskey and ramen. Follow \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thesaratogasf/\">@thesaratogasf\u003c/a> for menu updates.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Three Options for Valentine’s Day That Are Worth Going Out For\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>February 14, 2019\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.nightbirdrestaurant.com/\">Nightbird\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/nURoAS2YjPw\">330 Gough St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132312\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132312\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/nightbird-amuse-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A meal at Nightbird is always full of exquisite bites like this quail egg in a nest of fried shallots with brown butter sauce. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for something that’s the right balance of romance and camp, \u003ca href=\"https://www.nightbirdrestaurant.com/\">\u003cb>Nightbird\u003c/b>\u003c/a> is offering a \"Fairytale Love\" menu for $200, which will feature food moments in movie scenes about love. Chef Alter and her partner Ron Boyd are celebrating their lucky 13 anniversary and they’re both February babies, so they’re excited to celebrate with guests!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.a16pizza.com\">A16\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/ZbPHJwLYdDn\">2355 Chestnut St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another birthday is at \u003ca href=\"https://www.a16pizza.com\">\u003cb>A16\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, which is turning 15 on February 14! Chef Nicolette Manescalchi has created a classic Southern Italian menu, a \u003ca href=\"https://a16pizza.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6d9741e414a1d9767da4f9bff&id=bdb2b0b17a&e=99241dee9c\">Lover's Feast\u003c/a>, and Wine Director Shelley Lindgren is pouring wines that have become a part of the A16 family along with some rare gems. The family-style dinner ($98 per person) includes Kumamoto oysters with Meyer lemon, ogo seaweed, olio nuovo; beet tonnarelli with sour orange, garlic, goat milk ricotta salata; and acqua pazza lobster.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.themidwaygallery.com/events/2019/2/14/night-fishing-ostra\">Night Fishing: Ostara\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nThe Midway\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/KqNySNJqbqp\">900 Marin St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n7pm–9pm\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/night-fishing-ostara-tickets-54952327892\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $125\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For a completely artsy dinner, one of The Midway Gallery's resident artists, Isis Hockenos, returns with another one of her \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS0N4airO6U\">surreal dining events\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.themidwaygallery.com/events/2019/2/14/night-fishing-ostra\">\u003cb>Night Fishing: Ostara\u003c/b>\u003c/a>. Descend into a magical, mythical realm of enchanted revelers, bewitching nymphs, and playful satyrs, and feel whispers of the approaching days of Spring. There will be music and muses and merry-makers, and a seasonal, multi-course dinner with wine pairings. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Take a look at the new Mexican restaurant, La Calenda, from Thomas Keller Restaurant Group, The Saratoga is hosting a weekly ramen special on Wednesdays, and three Valentine’s Day dinners worth the expense and hassle of going out on a very busy night of hearts and flowers.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Thomas Keller’s Mexican Restaurant, La Calenda, Is Unsurprisingly Quite Delicious\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.lacalendamex.com\">La Calenda\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://6518%20Washington%20St,%20Yountville,%20CA%2094599\">6518 Washington St., Yountville\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen daily 5pm–11pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132304\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132304\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/la-calenda-negroni-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Negroni de Hongos. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In an unexpected move from the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group, they opened a casual Mexican restaurant in Yountville, in the former Hurley’s, where you’ll now find destination-worthy tacos and more. \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.lacalendamex.com\">La Calenda\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>'s chef de cuisine is Kaelin Ulrich Trilling, who was raised in Oaxaca — he worked on his father’s tomato farm, and his mother, Susana Trilling, is a known culinary personality, with a PBS series and cooking school (Seasons of My Heart), and many cookbooks.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At La Calenda, he was able to introduce purveyors and artisans from his home region to Yountville. Dried chiles — including chilhuacle negro, costeño rojo, and chile mixe — are from Oaxaca, and they use Tamoa to source heirloom corn from various regions of Central and Southern Mexico, including multigenerational corn growers and tortilleros. But then there’s a focus on our fantastic local products as well, like beans from Rancho Gordo, mushrooms from Connie Green of Wineforest Wild Foods, and goat milk from Sonoma County. The French Laundry Culinary Garden supplies traditional herbs, including pápalo, pipicha, and cilantro criollo, and will increase its production of squash year-round, and the kitchen will use its blossoms, fruit, and seeds.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132305\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132305\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/la-calenda-chips-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Totopos, guacamole, and salsas. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The totopos are so good here, it looks like TKRG will need to figure out how to sell them separately in stores (please do that), and the accompanying salsa verde and the brick red salsa mixe are stellar, plus a perfectly seasoned guacamole that will become your new gold standard ($13 for all). Add in an order of the queso fundido ($11)—made with queso Chihuahua — and prepare to get a crush on the smoky salsa a las brasas. It’s also your first encounter with the housemade tortillas here — on our visit, they were tortillas rojas, so fragrant and earthy.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The tamal de calabaza ($6) has a delicate, creamy texture, with vegetal notes from the hoja santa and comes with a puree of butternut squash, and spicy black bean salsa with aji amarillo.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132306\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132306\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/la-calenda-barbacoa-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tacos de barbacoa. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Meats really shine here, from the juicy tacos al pastor (shaved off a trompo/vertical spit) with roasted pineapple, shaved onion, and an outstanding salsa morita ($11 for two), to the rich and deeply savory tacos de barbacoa, with braised short rib topped with a verdant blanket of salsa avocado, plus cilantro and an unexpected spicy sprig of watercress ($13 for two). We were happy to have more of the roja tortillas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132307\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132307\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/la-calenda-pork-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Puerco en mole verde and beans hiding under Swiss chard leaves. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And then there’s the plato fuerte of puerco en mole verde ($22), thick slices of the most tender and pork jowl (prepared sous vide for eight hours and then finished on the wood-fired grill), so you get a satisfyingly seared exterior on the fat-laced meat, served with creamy Rancho Gordo white beans in green mole, all hiding under a few baby Swiss chard leaves.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132309\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132309\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/la-calenda-papel-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Avión de Papel cocktail (made with tequila). \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There’s a children’s menu, and quite the cocktail list for adults (most of the drinks are pre-batched to keep up with volume, the bar gets absolutely slammed). Try their spin on a Paper Plane (Avión de Papel) made with tequila, a great cocktail to start your meal with, and the Negroni with mezcal and porcini-infused Campari is savory and a good match with the tacos de barbacoa. The bar team is talented and fun, so hang out in the bar area if you can for a drink. In selecting local wines, the La Calenda team worked with the Mexican-American Vintner’s Association (MAVA), a nonprofit association in Napa Valley that partners with Latinix vintners and winemakers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132308\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132308\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/la-calenda-dining-room-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Calenda's front dining room. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The lively restaurant is now open nightly until 11pm, and doesn’t take reservations (unless you have a group of 10 or more), so expect a wait — unless you’re like me and come in midweek at 9:15pm and find all the room you need; you can also order food to go. It has a casual hacienda style, with wood tables and high-backed chairs, and all the dishware and glasses are made by various artisans in Oaxaca. It’s approachable, welcoming, and family-friendly, with extremely attentive service, and is also pretty high-volume, a far cry from the hushed atmosphere at The French Laundry.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Wednesday Ramen Special at The Saratoga\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thesaratogasf.com\">The Saratoga\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/FNaoRG6BZz82\">1000 Larkin St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132310\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132310\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/saratoga-ramen-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wednesday night ramen at The Saratoga. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Rainy, chilly nights are built for ramen, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.thesaratogasf.com\">\u003cb>The Saratoga\u003c/b>\u003c/a> is offering a weekly ramen special every Wednesday through February 13th. The first two weeks were a pop-up of sorts with chef Dennis Lee of Namu Gaji, serving his garlic-sesame-miso ramen with crispy delicata squash, roast tomato, bean sprouts, shiitake, mizuna, sesame mayu, nori, and onsen egg ($16). For the coming weeks, The Saratoga’s chef Francisco Baca will be offering his own bowl, and you can take your pick of some Japanese whiskey pairings (The Saratoga is known for their shimmering wall and selection of whiskey). A perfect Wednesday winter’s night: whiskey and ramen. Follow \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thesaratogasf/\">@thesaratogasf\u003c/a> for menu updates.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Three Options for Valentine’s Day That Are Worth Going Out For\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>February 14, 2019\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.nightbirdrestaurant.com/\">Nightbird\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/nURoAS2YjPw\">330 Gough St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132312\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132312\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/nightbird-amuse-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A meal at Nightbird is always full of exquisite bites like this quail egg in a nest of fried shallots with brown butter sauce. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for something that’s the right balance of romance and camp, \u003ca href=\"https://www.nightbirdrestaurant.com/\">\u003cb>Nightbird\u003c/b>\u003c/a> is offering a \"Fairytale Love\" menu for $200, which will feature food moments in movie scenes about love. 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The family-style dinner ($98 per person) includes Kumamoto oysters with Meyer lemon, ogo seaweed, olio nuovo; beet tonnarelli with sour orange, garlic, goat milk ricotta salata; and acqua pazza lobster.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.themidwaygallery.com/events/2019/2/14/night-fishing-ostra\">Night Fishing: Ostara\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nThe Midway\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/KqNySNJqbqp\">900 Marin St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n7pm–9pm\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/night-fishing-ostara-tickets-54952327892\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $125\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>When Lunar New Year comes around, you can expect a massive migration in China of people traveling home (it’s called the “Spring Festival rush”). For this annual family reunion, the most important (and the biggest) event takes place on Lunar New Year’s Eve. When I was but a wee babe, I remember my family gathering at my parents’ restaurant after closing time to feast on lobster, pork ribs, and more for New Year’s Eve. Back then, I had no clue what we were doing until I grew up, but this annual feast remains my first memory of Chinese New Year even after we switched to celebrating at home.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[contextly_sidebar id=\"A8dceper7jx9960zGdnYpPUJOcVbURO4\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.thirdculturebakery.com/\">Third Culture Bakery\u003c/a>’s co-founder Wenter Shyu also recalls everyone in the family coming home for Chinese New Year (more than 20 people filled his grandma’s house every year) to devour golden shrimp, gift red envelopes and consume/hoard a lot of dumplings. “It’s like the Super Bowl holiday for our family,” Wenter explains. \u003ca href=\"http://www.chefmelissaking.com/\">Chef Melissa King\u003c/a> laughs when telling me, “I just remember a lot of food, all the time.” Same.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All jokes aside, this immense feast is truly a celebration of family and a time where we all got together — feuds or long distances be damned. For Melissa, “One of my fondest memories is us in the kitchen, my aunt washing napa cabbage, my sister peeling shrimp, and I’m doing something else. Everyone tackles it together, and, [in] the end, we just sit at the table all together to eat.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On top of a required family feast, families celebrate with centuries-old traditions to bring success with the New Year. For example, red envelopes (typically filled with money) and sweet treats are a big deal for kids and adults alike. Growing up in the Bay Area, Cheryl Quan remembers her grandma carrying around a plate of candies and requiring all family members to eat a piece of candy once they entered the house.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132287\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132287\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/19A0022-e1549062593496.jpg\" alt=\"Citrus fruits, red envelopes, and sweets are always provided at Chinese New Year tables.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Citrus fruits, red envelopes, and sweets are always provided at Chinese New Year tables. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>King also remembers the red envelopes fondly and explains, “ When I think of Chinese New Year, it’s the red envelopes, or lucky money. The history behind it, my mother explained, is that it symbolized small amounts of money that you could give to children to go buy sweets because sweets symbolized prosperity or good luck.” There was also a lot of citrus fruits — “My grandma always had pomelos or oranges with the green leaves still attached sitting on her counter,” says Melissa.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Finding the Meaning in Special Foods\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>In every culture, certain foods have a special meaning, but according to tradition, it’s especially important to eat the right things at New Year’s Eve to start the year with the most luck you can gather. Unless you’re allergic to an ingredient, you're encouraged to eat a little bit of everything to maximize your good luck potential. Of course, China is large with a vast diversity of regions, dialects, and ethnicities. Families cultivate their own practices rooted in their villages of origin.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>My family, for instance, always served a seafood dish with a black noodle ingredient called \u003cem>fat choy\u003c/em>, and it was because the last word sounded like the “\u003ci>choy\u003c/i>\" meaning wealth or prosperity. You always greeted family members and family friends on New Year’s when you saw them with the phrase “\u003ci>gong hay fat choy\u003c/i>” (“wishing you prosperity”). Phone calls to relatives in China were also required to start with this phrase from both parties.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132288\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132288\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/DSC01448-e1549062677338.jpg\" alt=\"Cheryl and her mother, Diana, serve up some lettuce wraps.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cheryl and her mother, Diana, serve up some lettuce wraps. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For Chinese New Year, Cheryl's family a special dish full of meaning. The women in the family always cook together (with Quan’s dad occasionally), but, for as long as Cheryl’s memory goes back — which her mom, Diana, jokes is just about two years — their family has pork lettuce cups every year, but only for the new year, marking it as a special occasion. Each ingredient in her mother’s recipe represents something special and fortuitous that make it an important addition to the menu. Lettuce (\u003ci>sang choy\u003c/i>) means “life, prosperity, family.” Water chestnuts mean “unity,” while mushrooms mean “opportunity.” Pork represents“strength, wealth, abundance.” Along with these lettuce cups, Quan’s family prepares a whole chicken (to represent a harmonious and unified family) alongside rice cakes (\u003ci>nian gao\u003c/i>) and other auspicious dishes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Melissa’s mother was from Hong Kong while her father moved from Shanghai to Hong Kong at a young age. Growing up “in a very Cantonese household” meant their family gravitated toward seafood-heavy feasts, and celebrated Chinese New Year with the family hot pot. Though sides might occasionally, the staple at their hot pot table was a clear, chicken bone broth with goji berries, jujubes, and ginger made by her grandmother.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132289\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132289\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/19A0048-e1549062766410.jpg\" alt=\"Melissa fills her dumplings with a standard Cantonese recipe featuring pork.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Melissa fills her dumplings with a standard Cantonese recipe featuring pork. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For Wenter’s family, noodles (long noodles mean long life) and dumplings (the shape represents Chinese ingots a.k.a. money) take a prominent presence since the carb-loaded dishes are what his grandma’s region is famous for. In fact, dumplings are present on nearly everyone’s table, and they are practically always homemade. And don’t forget about what I like to call dessert dumplings, aka \u003ci>tang yuan\u003c/i>. Wenter’s family always ends their feast with it because, as Wenter explains, “it’s supposed to symbolize togetherness because of how sticky it is. As you eat it, it’s supposed to symbolize how your family will stick together.” And no matter how full you are, you must end the meal with at least one.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132290\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132290\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/DSC01475-e1549062856513.jpg\" alt=\"Black sesame tang yuan served in a cane sugar syrup.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Black sesame tang yuan served in a cane sugar syrup. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Building a Family through Food\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>And being united as a family is a running theme for Chinese New Year—besides being lucky and getting rich. Even though we’ve left home, these cultural traditions our families celebrated made an impression on us and we remember them, even if it is faintly, as adults because it brings us together. Wearing red on the day of our interview, Melissa said, “It’s always in the back of my mind, subconsciously, to try and follow those traditions when New Year’s gets closer, like wearing red, having gold around the house.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Wenter usually tries to go home, but he isn’t making it back home for Chinese New Year this year. Instead, he and his partner Sam will still celebrate the occasion with their customers and staff by creating a new tradition: baking black sesame cookies paired with red envelopes and having a small party at their showcase location in Berkeley.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132291\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132291\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/DSC01478-e1549062989346.jpg\" alt=\"Wenter feeds Sam some freshly cooked tang yuan.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wenter feeds Sam some freshly cooked tang yuan. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>These traditions were passed down generation to generation, from mothers and fathers to daughters and sons, but, as we leave home and our families, we can still celebrate those ancient traditions while making some new ones along the way.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For us and anyone else who can’t make it home for Chinese New Year, it’s still important for us to carry on these centuries-old traditions. We can take those memories of being in the kitchen with our parents and siblings and replicate them with our friends and coworkers. While pleating dumplings at her dining room table for her upcoming hot pot party, Melissa smiles and tells me, “It’s fun to teach my friends about my culture, where I came from, and the food I grew up on.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132292\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132292\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/19A0040-e1549063049290.jpg\" alt=\"Melissa prepares dumplings for her upcoming hot pot party.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Melissa prepares dumplings for her upcoming hot pot party. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And what better way is there to share knowledge than with food?\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Hot Pot Recipe\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>By Melissa King\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132286\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132286\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/19A0085-e1549062485338.jpg\" alt=\"Melissa King's hot pot feast.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1310\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Melissa King's hot pot feast. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Step 1:\u003c/b> Select Soup Base\u003cbr>\n\u003cb>Step 2:\u003c/b> Choose Your Proteins\u003cbr>\n\u003cb>Step 3:\u003c/b> Choose Your Vegetables & Noodles\u003cbr>\n\u003cb>Step 4:\u003c/b> Mix Your Sauce\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Cooking time:\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Thinly sliced meats – 10-15 seconds\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Green Vegetables – 1 minute\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Seafood, chicken, meatballs, noodles, dumplings, tofu, mushrooms, root vegetables – 3-5 mins\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Instructions:\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>Place a hot plate or burner in the center of a large table. Place a large pot of broth in the center and bring it to a boil, then to a simmer. Place all the prepared ingredients around the hot pot. Have everyone mix up their own dipping sauces.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Each person takes the proteins and vegetables of their choice and adds it to the pot to cook. When each item is done, retrieve it from the broth with a wire skimmer and dip it into your sauce and enjoy. As the liquid evaporates, add boiling water as needed.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Hot Pot Dos and Donts:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Rescuing items: it’s ok to rescue something you forgot about, but use your little wire basket to retrieve it, not your chopsticks.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Make sure you ask others before claiming something in the pot.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Do not cross the dividers and cross contaminate proteins.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Types of broth:\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Chicken Bone Broth\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Pork Bone Broth\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Fish Bone Broth\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Miso\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Spicy Miso\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Kimchi\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Curry\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Tom Yum\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Mongolian Sichuan Chili\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Sukiyaki\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Dashi/Kombu\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>PROTEIN OPTIONS:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Meat:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Thinly sliced high-quality ribeye or chuck\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Thinly sliced lamb shoulder\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Thinly sliced pork belly\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Thinly sliced kurobuta pork\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Thinly sliced chicken thigh or breast\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Offal – beef tripe, beef tendon, pork blood, pork intestines, duck tongues\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Seafood:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Dungeness Crab/Blue Crab, pieces\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Lobster, pieces\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Boneless, fish fillet slices – salmon, snapper, flounder, cod\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Manila Clams\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Mussels\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Whole Shrimp\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Squid/Cuttlefish, slices\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Scallops, slices\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Bay Scallops\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Fish cakes\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Tofu:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Fresh Tofu\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Frozen Tofu\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Fried tofu\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Fried Tofu Skins or Fried Yuba\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dumplings/Noodles/Rice:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Rice Noodles\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Vermicelli\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Ramen\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Sweet potato noodles/shirataki\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Steamed white rice\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Homemade or frozen dumplings\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Leafy Greens:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Romaine lettuce/iceberg\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Spinach\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Watercress\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Peashoots\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Chrysanthemum\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Ong choy\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Hearty Greens:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Napa cabbage\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Bok choy\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Scallions\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Root Vegetables:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Carrots\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Daikon\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Potatoes\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Kabocha squash\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Lotus root\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Winter melon\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Mushrooms:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>King trumpet\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Enoki\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Shiitake\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Beech\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Oyster\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Wood ear\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Chinese sauces options:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>sesame oil\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>chili oil\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>xo sauce (chili and dried shrimp/scallops)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>sa cha sauce (ground fermented shrimp/fish)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>soy sauce\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>chopped garlic\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>scallion\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>cilantro\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>jalapeno/serrano\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>raw egg (chicken or quail)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Japanese sauces:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>ponzu\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>sesame sauce (goma-dare)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>raw egg\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Melissa's favorite combo:\u003c/b> ponzu + sa cha + garlic + scallions + chili oil\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>When Lunar New Year comes around, you can expect a massive migration in China of people traveling home (it’s called the “Spring Festival rush”). For this annual family reunion, the most important (and the biggest) event takes place on Lunar New Year’s Eve. When I was but a wee babe, I remember my family gathering at my parents’ restaurant after closing time to feast on lobster, pork ribs, and more for New Year’s Eve. Back then, I had no clue what we were doing until I grew up, but this annual feast remains my first memory of Chinese New Year even after we switched to celebrating at home.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.thirdculturebakery.com/\">Third Culture Bakery\u003c/a>’s co-founder Wenter Shyu also recalls everyone in the family coming home for Chinese New Year (more than 20 people filled his grandma’s house every year) to devour golden shrimp, gift red envelopes and consume/hoard a lot of dumplings. “It’s like the Super Bowl holiday for our family,” Wenter explains. \u003ca href=\"http://www.chefmelissaking.com/\">Chef Melissa King\u003c/a> laughs when telling me, “I just remember a lot of food, all the time.” Same.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All jokes aside, this immense feast is truly a celebration of family and a time where we all got together — feuds or long distances be damned. For Melissa, “One of my fondest memories is us in the kitchen, my aunt washing napa cabbage, my sister peeling shrimp, and I’m doing something else. Everyone tackles it together, and, [in] the end, we just sit at the table all together to eat.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On top of a required family feast, families celebrate with centuries-old traditions to bring success with the New Year. For example, red envelopes (typically filled with money) and sweet treats are a big deal for kids and adults alike. Growing up in the Bay Area, Cheryl Quan remembers her grandma carrying around a plate of candies and requiring all family members to eat a piece of candy once they entered the house.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132287\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132287\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/19A0022-e1549062593496.jpg\" alt=\"Citrus fruits, red envelopes, and sweets are always provided at Chinese New Year tables.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Citrus fruits, red envelopes, and sweets are always provided at Chinese New Year tables. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>King also remembers the red envelopes fondly and explains, “ When I think of Chinese New Year, it’s the red envelopes, or lucky money. The history behind it, my mother explained, is that it symbolized small amounts of money that you could give to children to go buy sweets because sweets symbolized prosperity or good luck.” There was also a lot of citrus fruits — “My grandma always had pomelos or oranges with the green leaves still attached sitting on her counter,” says Melissa.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Finding the Meaning in Special Foods\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>In every culture, certain foods have a special meaning, but according to tradition, it’s especially important to eat the right things at New Year’s Eve to start the year with the most luck you can gather. Unless you’re allergic to an ingredient, you're encouraged to eat a little bit of everything to maximize your good luck potential. Of course, China is large with a vast diversity of regions, dialects, and ethnicities. Families cultivate their own practices rooted in their villages of origin.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>My family, for instance, always served a seafood dish with a black noodle ingredient called \u003cem>fat choy\u003c/em>, and it was because the last word sounded like the “\u003ci>choy\u003c/i>\" meaning wealth or prosperity. You always greeted family members and family friends on New Year’s when you saw them with the phrase “\u003ci>gong hay fat choy\u003c/i>” (“wishing you prosperity”). Phone calls to relatives in China were also required to start with this phrase from both parties.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132288\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132288\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/DSC01448-e1549062677338.jpg\" alt=\"Cheryl and her mother, Diana, serve up some lettuce wraps.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cheryl and her mother, Diana, serve up some lettuce wraps. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For Chinese New Year, Cheryl's family a special dish full of meaning. The women in the family always cook together (with Quan’s dad occasionally), but, for as long as Cheryl’s memory goes back — which her mom, Diana, jokes is just about two years — their family has pork lettuce cups every year, but only for the new year, marking it as a special occasion. Each ingredient in her mother’s recipe represents something special and fortuitous that make it an important addition to the menu. Lettuce (\u003ci>sang choy\u003c/i>) means “life, prosperity, family.” Water chestnuts mean “unity,” while mushrooms mean “opportunity.” Pork represents“strength, wealth, abundance.” Along with these lettuce cups, Quan’s family prepares a whole chicken (to represent a harmonious and unified family) alongside rice cakes (\u003ci>nian gao\u003c/i>) and other auspicious dishes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Melissa’s mother was from Hong Kong while her father moved from Shanghai to Hong Kong at a young age. Growing up “in a very Cantonese household” meant their family gravitated toward seafood-heavy feasts, and celebrated Chinese New Year with the family hot pot. Though sides might occasionally, the staple at their hot pot table was a clear, chicken bone broth with goji berries, jujubes, and ginger made by her grandmother.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132289\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132289\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/19A0048-e1549062766410.jpg\" alt=\"Melissa fills her dumplings with a standard Cantonese recipe featuring pork.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Melissa fills her dumplings with a standard Cantonese recipe featuring pork. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For Wenter’s family, noodles (long noodles mean long life) and dumplings (the shape represents Chinese ingots a.k.a. money) take a prominent presence since the carb-loaded dishes are what his grandma’s region is famous for. In fact, dumplings are present on nearly everyone’s table, and they are practically always homemade. And don’t forget about what I like to call dessert dumplings, aka \u003ci>tang yuan\u003c/i>. Wenter’s family always ends their feast with it because, as Wenter explains, “it’s supposed to symbolize togetherness because of how sticky it is. As you eat it, it’s supposed to symbolize how your family will stick together.” And no matter how full you are, you must end the meal with at least one.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132290\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132290\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/DSC01475-e1549062856513.jpg\" alt=\"Black sesame tang yuan served in a cane sugar syrup.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Black sesame tang yuan served in a cane sugar syrup. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Building a Family through Food\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>And being united as a family is a running theme for Chinese New Year—besides being lucky and getting rich. Even though we’ve left home, these cultural traditions our families celebrated made an impression on us and we remember them, even if it is faintly, as adults because it brings us together. Wearing red on the day of our interview, Melissa said, “It’s always in the back of my mind, subconsciously, to try and follow those traditions when New Year’s gets closer, like wearing red, having gold around the house.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Wenter usually tries to go home, but he isn’t making it back home for Chinese New Year this year. Instead, he and his partner Sam will still celebrate the occasion with their customers and staff by creating a new tradition: baking black sesame cookies paired with red envelopes and having a small party at their showcase location in Berkeley.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132291\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132291\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/DSC01478-e1549062989346.jpg\" alt=\"Wenter feeds Sam some freshly cooked tang yuan.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wenter feeds Sam some freshly cooked tang yuan. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>These traditions were passed down generation to generation, from mothers and fathers to daughters and sons, but, as we leave home and our families, we can still celebrate those ancient traditions while making some new ones along the way.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For us and anyone else who can’t make it home for Chinese New Year, it’s still important for us to carry on these centuries-old traditions. We can take those memories of being in the kitchen with our parents and siblings and replicate them with our friends and coworkers. While pleating dumplings at her dining room table for her upcoming hot pot party, Melissa smiles and tells me, “It’s fun to teach my friends about my culture, where I came from, and the food I grew up on.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132292\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132292\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/19A0040-e1549063049290.jpg\" alt=\"Melissa prepares dumplings for her upcoming hot pot party.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Melissa prepares dumplings for her upcoming hot pot party. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And what better way is there to share knowledge than with food?\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Hot Pot Recipe\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>By Melissa King\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132286\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132286\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/19A0085-e1549062485338.jpg\" alt=\"Melissa King's hot pot feast.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1310\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Melissa King's hot pot feast. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Step 1:\u003c/b> Select Soup Base\u003cbr>\n\u003cb>Step 2:\u003c/b> Choose Your Proteins\u003cbr>\n\u003cb>Step 3:\u003c/b> Choose Your Vegetables & Noodles\u003cbr>\n\u003cb>Step 4:\u003c/b> Mix Your Sauce\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Cooking time:\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Thinly sliced meats – 10-15 seconds\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Green Vegetables – 1 minute\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Seafood, chicken, meatballs, noodles, dumplings, tofu, mushrooms, root vegetables – 3-5 mins\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Instructions:\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>Place a hot plate or burner in the center of a large table. Place a large pot of broth in the center and bring it to a boil, then to a simmer. Place all the prepared ingredients around the hot pot. Have everyone mix up their own dipping sauces.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Each person takes the proteins and vegetables of their choice and adds it to the pot to cook. When each item is done, retrieve it from the broth with a wire skimmer and dip it into your sauce and enjoy. 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"content": "\u003cp>Lunar New Year is almost upon us, and anyone whose family celebrates this momentous annual affair is probably already preparing for the big day. Fact: Lunar New Year is the beginning of the year for people who follow the lunar calendar (literally a calendar coordinated by the cycles of the moon). Chinese New Year, Vietnamese New Year (Tết), and so on fall under this umbrella. If you feel like going out, there's always the \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/2327557967467662/\">Oakland Lunar New Year Celebration\u003c/a> (Feb. 10th), the \u003ca href=\"https://chineseparade.com/\">San Francisco Parade\u003c/a> (Feb. 23rd), the \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/259068311464506/\">San Jose Lunar New Year-Tet Festival\u003c/a> (Feb. 8-10), and more.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[contextly_sidebar id=\"yHreFaWmAEmHiWtfeLBAmcGDHKywkjyz\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If your family doesn’t feel like cooking but do want to celebrate the Year of the Pig, we’ve assembled a list of a few locations doing special menus. If you know of other restaurants or pop-ups celebrating Lunar New Year with something special, let us know!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>M.Y. China\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/qe2vuvwhQk52\">845 Market St level 4\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94103\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>From February 5th-February 23rd, 2019, M.Y. China is celebrating the Year of the Pig with a big menu suggested for sharing between six people ($288) so groups of friends and family can all come in and celebrate Lunar New Year together. Dishes include Happy Family Soup (chicken, lamb, pork, bamboo shoots, wild mushroom medley), Salted Egg Yolk Shrimp, Sweet Taro Soup and more.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132190\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 905px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132190\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image003.jpg\" alt=\"MY China's Piggie Basket\" width=\"905\" height=\"923\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image003.jpg 905w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image003-160x163.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image003-800x816.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image003-768x783.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image003-240x245.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image003-375x382.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image003-520x530.jpg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image003-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image003-50x50.jpg 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image003-64x64.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 905px) 100vw, 905px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">MY China's Piggie Basket \u003ccite>(Marc Stokes)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This year, Executive Chef Tony Wu and his culinary team have added a special dim sum extravaganza for smaller groups to share! The $55 Piggie Basket includes:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>(3) Lava Pigg Bao\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>(3) Lamb Shiu Mai\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>(3) Crab Roe Juicy Dumpling\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>(3) Tofu with Shrimp\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>(3) Pan Fried Pork and Scallion Bao\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>(3) Seafood Dumpling\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>(3) Har Gow\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Dried Pork Floss and Scallion Bun\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Multigrain Rice Wrap\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Chicken Feet\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>And a trio of sauces – Spicy Soy, Red Vinegar with Ginger, and X.O. Sauce\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Want to catch a glimpse of celebrity chef Martin Yan? He will be popping in the restaurant occasionally during the New Year celebration, but your best bet is to follow them on social media (@tastemychina) for updates on his whereabouts.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Tay Ho Oakland\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/JWaFfuRzTJM2\">344 12th St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132224\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132224\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Banh-Tet-e1548269991289.jpg\" alt=\"Banh Tet, sticky rice with pork belly and mung bean wrapped in banana leaf.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Banh Tet, sticky rice with pork belly and mung bean wrapped in banana leaf. \u003ccite>(Tay Ho Oakland)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Tay Ho Oakland (a \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/18101/check-please-bay-area-season-12-reviews-the-tadich-grill-slow-hand-bbq-tay-ho-oakland-restaurant-bar\">Check, Please! Bay Area\u003c/a> alumnus) will be closed February 3rd-5th, but they will be serving up Vietnamese traditional dishes the whole week before and the whole week after in celebration. To be clear, that means January 29nd-February 2nd and February 6th-February 10th!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The traditional dishes they plan on serving include caramel braised pork belly and eggs (\u003ci>thit kho trung\u003c/i>), the traditional Vietnamese Tet sticky rice cake (\u003ci>bánh tet\u003c/i>) and pickled vegetable (\u003ci>Dua Mon\u003c/i>). Bonus, they’re going to have a special themed cocktail as well!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Harborview Restaurant and Bar\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/zJoZC8fLKh32\">4 Embarcadero Center\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94111\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132219\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1759px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132219\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image1.jpeg\" alt='The \"Prosperity Toss,\" a Cantonese-style raw fish salad.' width=\"1759\" height=\"1353\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image1.jpeg 1759w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image1-160x123.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image1-800x615.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image1-768x591.jpeg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image1-1020x785.jpeg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image1-1200x923.jpeg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image1-1180x908.jpeg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image1-960x738.jpeg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image1-240x185.jpeg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image1-375x288.jpeg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image1-520x400.jpeg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1759px) 100vw, 1759px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The \"Prosperity Toss,\" a Cantonese-style raw fish salad. \u003ccite>(Harborview Restaurant & Bar)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Want to splurge even more? Harborview Restaurant and Bar, the new restaurant that opened last fall in place of Crystal Jade, is offering two decadent options (with a price point to match). The more expensive menu is $1188 and serves 10 people, but it includes items like lobster, abalone and truffle. For a bit more, they have a menu of add-on items like Braised Abalone with Fish Maw ($55), Roasted Pork Knuckle ($38), Pan Fried Coconut Sticky Rice ($6) and so on.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The menu will be available from February 1st-February 23rd. The end date is the same date as the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco so you could go for a meal and then watch a show.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Presidio Social Club\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/v2QKF2pLbSG2\">563 Ruger St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94129\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132231\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132231\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/dec18-cocktail6CREDIT_TIV-Branding-e1548373730338.jpg\" alt=\"Special themed cocktails will be available at the Presidio Social Club.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Special themed cocktails will be available at the Presidio Social Club. \u003ccite>(Presidio Social Club)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The restaurant is kicking off the Chinese New Year with its first-ever celebration on February 6th with a special dinner from 6-9pm (regular dinner seating won't be available that night). For $75, you get two drinks and access to all dining stations, and the evening will feature dim sum carts, a Master Soup Dumpling maker, Chinese Lion Dancers, themed cocktails, and more. From February 5th-12th, Presidio Social Club will also have rotating specialty a la carte menu items inspired by the Lunar New Year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For dim sum options at said special dinner, you'll find tasty items like mui choy kow yut (pork belly stewed in Chinese black vinegar & preserved greens), hoi sin shumai (shrimp & petrale sole shumai), spareribs, and more. Noodles, dumplings and bigger items will include offerings like Chef Williams’s hand pulled noodles with beef shortribs, xiao long baos, PSC’s favorite Broadway & Columbus duck noodles (Chinatown roast duck, pappardelle noodles, duck broth, butter & scallions) and steamed whole fish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/presidio-social-clubs-pschinese-new-year-tickets-54608844524\">Tickets are still available.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Dragon Beaux\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/9LnVTUYHTno\">5700 Geary Blvd\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94121\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When asked if they were doing anything special, Dragon Beaux came through...with four different options! The Family Dinner Set Menus A ($668) and B ($599) can both serve 10 people, and Family Dinner Set Menus C ($228) and D ($228) are recommended for 4-6 guests. All the menus definitely look delicious, but Menu B caught my eye:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Super BBQ Combo Platter\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Sauteed A4 Wagyu Beef Cube with Wild Mushroom in Teriyaki Sauce\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Crispy Almond Prawn in Honey Aioli\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Fish Maw & Dried Scallop Chicken Soup\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Braised Dried Oyster with Pig Tongue & Black Seaweed\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Steamed Lobsters with Garlic Sauce\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Steamed Concubine Chicken\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Smoked Chili Sea Bass\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Gold & Silver Egg Fried Rice\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>These menus are available from February 1st-February 10th. Yum!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>E&O Kitchen and Bar\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/zSb4PrhkXdJ2\">314 Sutter St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94108\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At Union Square's modern Asian restaurant, E&O Kitchen and Bar, Executive Chef Sharon Nahm has created a pork-centric menu in celebration of the new year. This hog wild menu will feature pork dishes from different regions of Asia. And don’t forget the pairings! Cheeky pig themed beers and cocktails will also be featured throughout the month of February to keep the Year of the Pig celebration going.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>How are you celebrating the Lunar New Year? Is it with family and friends? Are you flying, driving, or hopping on the train anywhere? Tag us on \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/bayareabites/\">Facebook\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/kqedbayareabites/\">Instagram\u003c/a>, or \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/bayareabites\">Twitter\u003c/a> with your celebrations!\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Lunar New Year is almost upon us, and anyone whose family celebrates this momentous annual affair is probably already preparing for the big day. Fact: Lunar New Year is the beginning of the year for people who follow the lunar calendar (literally a calendar coordinated by the cycles of the moon). Chinese New Year, Vietnamese New Year (Tết), and so on fall under this umbrella. If you feel like going out, there's always the \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/2327557967467662/\">Oakland Lunar New Year Celebration\u003c/a> (Feb. 10th), the \u003ca href=\"https://chineseparade.com/\">San Francisco Parade\u003c/a> (Feb. 23rd), the \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/259068311464506/\">San Jose Lunar New Year-Tet Festival\u003c/a> (Feb. 8-10), and more.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If your family doesn’t feel like cooking but do want to celebrate the Year of the Pig, we’ve assembled a list of a few locations doing special menus. If you know of other restaurants or pop-ups celebrating Lunar New Year with something special, let us know!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>M.Y. China\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/qe2vuvwhQk52\">845 Market St level 4\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94103\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>From February 5th-February 23rd, 2019, M.Y. China is celebrating the Year of the Pig with a big menu suggested for sharing between six people ($288) so groups of friends and family can all come in and celebrate Lunar New Year together. Dishes include Happy Family Soup (chicken, lamb, pork, bamboo shoots, wild mushroom medley), Salted Egg Yolk Shrimp, Sweet Taro Soup and more.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132190\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 905px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132190\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image003.jpg\" alt=\"MY China's Piggie Basket\" width=\"905\" height=\"923\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image003.jpg 905w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image003-160x163.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image003-800x816.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image003-768x783.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image003-240x245.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image003-375x382.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image003-520x530.jpg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image003-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image003-50x50.jpg 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image003-64x64.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 905px) 100vw, 905px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">MY China's Piggie Basket \u003ccite>(Marc Stokes)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This year, Executive Chef Tony Wu and his culinary team have added a special dim sum extravaganza for smaller groups to share! The $55 Piggie Basket includes:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>(3) Lava Pigg Bao\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>(3) Lamb Shiu Mai\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>(3) Crab Roe Juicy Dumpling\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>(3) Tofu with Shrimp\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>(3) Pan Fried Pork and Scallion Bao\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>(3) Seafood Dumpling\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>(3) Har Gow\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Dried Pork Floss and Scallion Bun\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Multigrain Rice Wrap\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Chicken Feet\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>And a trio of sauces – Spicy Soy, Red Vinegar with Ginger, and X.O. Sauce\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Want to catch a glimpse of celebrity chef Martin Yan? He will be popping in the restaurant occasionally during the New Year celebration, but your best bet is to follow them on social media (@tastemychina) for updates on his whereabouts.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Tay Ho Oakland\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/JWaFfuRzTJM2\">344 12th St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132224\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132224\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Banh-Tet-e1548269991289.jpg\" alt=\"Banh Tet, sticky rice with pork belly and mung bean wrapped in banana leaf.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Banh Tet, sticky rice with pork belly and mung bean wrapped in banana leaf. \u003ccite>(Tay Ho Oakland)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Tay Ho Oakland (a \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/18101/check-please-bay-area-season-12-reviews-the-tadich-grill-slow-hand-bbq-tay-ho-oakland-restaurant-bar\">Check, Please! Bay Area\u003c/a> alumnus) will be closed February 3rd-5th, but they will be serving up Vietnamese traditional dishes the whole week before and the whole week after in celebration. To be clear, that means January 29nd-February 2nd and February 6th-February 10th!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The traditional dishes they plan on serving include caramel braised pork belly and eggs (\u003ci>thit kho trung\u003c/i>), the traditional Vietnamese Tet sticky rice cake (\u003ci>bánh tet\u003c/i>) and pickled vegetable (\u003ci>Dua Mon\u003c/i>). Bonus, they’re going to have a special themed cocktail as well!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Harborview Restaurant and Bar\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/zJoZC8fLKh32\">4 Embarcadero Center\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94111\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132219\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1759px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132219\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image1.jpeg\" alt='The \"Prosperity Toss,\" a Cantonese-style raw fish salad.' width=\"1759\" height=\"1353\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image1.jpeg 1759w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image1-160x123.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image1-800x615.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image1-768x591.jpeg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image1-1020x785.jpeg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image1-1200x923.jpeg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image1-1180x908.jpeg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image1-960x738.jpeg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image1-240x185.jpeg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image1-375x288.jpeg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/image1-520x400.jpeg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1759px) 100vw, 1759px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The \"Prosperity Toss,\" a Cantonese-style raw fish salad. \u003ccite>(Harborview Restaurant & Bar)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Want to splurge even more? Harborview Restaurant and Bar, the new restaurant that opened last fall in place of Crystal Jade, is offering two decadent options (with a price point to match). The more expensive menu is $1188 and serves 10 people, but it includes items like lobster, abalone and truffle. For a bit more, they have a menu of add-on items like Braised Abalone with Fish Maw ($55), Roasted Pork Knuckle ($38), Pan Fried Coconut Sticky Rice ($6) and so on.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The menu will be available from February 1st-February 23rd. The end date is the same date as the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco so you could go for a meal and then watch a show.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Presidio Social Club\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/v2QKF2pLbSG2\">563 Ruger St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94129\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132231\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132231\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/dec18-cocktail6CREDIT_TIV-Branding-e1548373730338.jpg\" alt=\"Special themed cocktails will be available at the Presidio Social Club.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Special themed cocktails will be available at the Presidio Social Club. \u003ccite>(Presidio Social Club)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The restaurant is kicking off the Chinese New Year with its first-ever celebration on February 6th with a special dinner from 6-9pm (regular dinner seating won't be available that night). For $75, you get two drinks and access to all dining stations, and the evening will feature dim sum carts, a Master Soup Dumpling maker, Chinese Lion Dancers, themed cocktails, and more. From February 5th-12th, Presidio Social Club will also have rotating specialty a la carte menu items inspired by the Lunar New Year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For dim sum options at said special dinner, you'll find tasty items like mui choy kow yut (pork belly stewed in Chinese black vinegar & preserved greens), hoi sin shumai (shrimp & petrale sole shumai), spareribs, and more. Noodles, dumplings and bigger items will include offerings like Chef Williams’s hand pulled noodles with beef shortribs, xiao long baos, PSC’s favorite Broadway & Columbus duck noodles (Chinatown roast duck, pappardelle noodles, duck broth, butter & scallions) and steamed whole fish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/presidio-social-clubs-pschinese-new-year-tickets-54608844524\">Tickets are still available.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Dragon Beaux\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/9LnVTUYHTno\">5700 Geary Blvd\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94121\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When asked if they were doing anything special, Dragon Beaux came through...with four different options! The Family Dinner Set Menus A ($668) and B ($599) can both serve 10 people, and Family Dinner Set Menus C ($228) and D ($228) are recommended for 4-6 guests. 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"content": "\u003cp>This week’s Table Talk gives you a taste of what’s on the menu at the newly opened El Pípila in SoMa and Paper Rooster in the Tenderloin, plus a crab feast for Valentine’s Day, and two ongoing prime rib specials.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Enjoy a Meal of Soulful, Guanajuatan Cuisine at El Pípila\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.elpipila.com\">El Pípila\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/5PSEEL221D22\">879 Brannan St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen Mon–Sat 11am–7pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132246\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132246\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/shrimp-tacos-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shrimp tacos with crema, pico de gallo, and cabbage. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There's nothing like home cooking, and at the newly open \u003ca href=\"https://www.elpipila.com\">\u003cstrong>El Pípila\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> in SoMa, you can pretend owner Guadalupe Guerrero and her daughters Brenda and Alejandra are cooking just for you. This stylish counter restaurant is a dream come true for this hardworking family who has been working on this restaurant for over five years (Guadalupe was accepted in the La Cocina incubator program in 2012). It also took a number of partners, architects, contractors, and more who offered in-kind donations and pro bono services to pull it all off, and now we all benefit by having this hard-won restaurant in our city.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132247\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132247\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/pozole-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/pozole-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/pozole-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/pozole-768x511.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/pozole-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/pozole-1200x799.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A tasting portion of the pozole verde at El Pípila, a San Francisco favorite. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The menu is based on authentic dishes from Guanajuato and special family recipes, with everything made by hand — Guadalupe’s pozole verde (with bacon) is a must, a bright and super-satisfying tomatillo-based chicken stew with cilantro, serrano chiles, and garlic. It will fix any cold or bad day — there's a reason it has a dedicated following.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are hearty enchiladas, her famed beef albondigas, sopes, a variety of flautas, and the tacos include a savory nopales taco with chile negro, their famous carnitas, and lightly fried shrimp tacos with pico de gallo, a Guerrero family favorite. Tortillas are made by hand with fresh masa from Oakland’s La Finca Tortillería, and you can also try the bigote dorado, a large corn masa pocket filled with carne asada, lettuce, cream, and queso fresco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132244\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132244\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/pipila-counter-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Pípila is now a stylish counter restaurant in SoMa. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Since they’re right across from Airbnb, you’ll also find some updated dishes, like a kale salad with fresh nopales, pinto beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, queso fresco, and spicy cilantro vinaigrette that brings it all together — it’s a healthy yet hearty main dish salad.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132243\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132243\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/guerrero-family-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brenda and Guadalupe Guerrero. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When Guadalupe first emigrated to the United States in 1998, she worked 12-hour days at a taqueria in Berkeley, seven days a week, in order to save up enough money to bring her two daughters here. And now they're all working together, in their very own restaurant that is full of heart and soul and pride. It's a sweet ending, just like their chocoflan.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A New Chinese-American Sandwich Shop\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.paperrooster.com\">Paper Rooster\u003c/a>\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/fWgkebNMo2G2\">670 Larkin St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nMon–Sat 11am–3pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132239\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132239\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/paper-rooster-fried-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Warrior fried chicken sandwich with housemade sriracha chips and a freshly made ginger soda. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sandwich lovers, if you’re looking to mix up your usual selection of turkey, banh mi, or an Italian combo, there’s a new Chinese-American sandwich shop in the Tenderloin called \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.paperrooster.com\">Paper Rooster\u003c/a> \u003c/strong>in the former The Chairman location. SF native and exceedingly kind owner Stanley Yee is a first-time restaurant owner, and puts so much thought into the assembly of these sandwiches, which are either made with chicken or are vegetarian.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132240\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132240\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/paper-rooster-emperor-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Emperor chicken sandwich with hoisin mayo. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Emperor is like a rich chicken salad (it’s a wetter style of sandwich) made of roasted halal chicken dressed with hoisin-mayo, plus crispy chicken skin inside, sliced housemade pickles, spring onion, and sliced tomato, all nestled in a torpedo roll from Panorama that comes with griddle marks from a panino press (the Reserve is made with XO sauce instead of hoisin). It has a little kick to it and is quite a hearty sandwich for $10. I recommend getting a side of the housemade sriracha chips ($3.25) and putting some in your sandwich as you eat it for extra crunch. There are six chicken sandwiches to choose from.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are also two fried chicken options, with jasmine tea–brined chicken, garlic aioli, and tomatoes; if you get the Warrior, you get housemade Vietnamese pickles, while the General comes with sweet chile sauce and greens. The fried chicken has a dark and craggy coating (but isn’t covered with too much breading) and has a juicy interior, which contrasts perfectly with the sliced pickle. There are a couple fried sriracha tofu options as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Vegetarians will also find a five-spice eggplant and mushroom sandwich, or fennel-artichoke salad, or roasted Chinese BBQ sweet potatoes. Sadly the winter tomatoes were rather wan, but here’s hoping Yee sources some that have a bit more life and color to them until summer tomatoes return in all their glory.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are housemade sodas as well, made with his own syrups—“The Super” ginger ale is bright and spicy, and comes with ginger syrup, fresh lime juice, lime rind, and carbonated water, and is an awesome soda to pair with the chicken sandwiches. There’s also a jasmine or lime soda. Grab some Pocky on your way out and start thinking about which sandwich you want to try next.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cb>Forget the Roses, Hit Up a Crab Feast for Valentine’s Day Instead\u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.tacolicious.com\">Tacolicious\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/2huzsFWdhTC2\">1548 Stockton St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nThursday, February 14, 6:30pm–9:30pm\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-tacolicious-valentines-day-crab-bender-tickets-54563241123?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $120, including tip (not tax)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132241\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132241\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Screen-Shot-2019-01-09-at-9.04.54-AM-800x579.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"579\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Crab Bender at Tacolicious is a fun Valentine's Day option for everyone. \u003ccite>(Ron Escobar)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Wanna get crabby for Valentine's Day? \u003ca href=\"https://www.tacolicious.com\">\u003cb>Tacolicious\u003c/b>\u003c/a> is hosting their annual \u003cstrong>Crab Bender\u003c/strong>, which is when singles, BFFs, couples, and strangers all get together around a communal table covered with newspaper, roll up their sleeves, and get pickin’ on a feast of roasted Dungeness crab (with fennel, thyme, and chile). You also get Mexican-style clam chowder with charred poblanos and bacon; Josey Baker bread; winter chopped salad with chicories and Gorgonzola; and horchata pot de crème. Beer pairings will be provided by Alameda-based Faction Brewing. Now that's a love fest.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cb>Prime Rib Lovers Have Two New Prix-Fixe Dinner Options\u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://onemarket.com/\">One Market Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/Tp61WB74DvQ2\">1 Market St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n$47.95 and up, plus tax and gratuity\u003cbr>\nFriday and Saturday nights, 5:30pm–9pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://cockscombsf.com/\">Cockscomb\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/pVbGxBNHZtT2\">564 Fourth St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n$55 per guest, plus tax, 4% surcharge, and 20% gratuity\u003cbr>\nLast Sundays, 4pm–8:30pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132242\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132242\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/One-Market-Restaurant_Prime-Rib_credit-OMR-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rotisserie wood–fired prime rib roast at One Market. \u003ccite>(One Market Restaurant)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When you’re going to indulge in a steak dinner, prime rib remains a favorite of many steak lovers. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>This week’s Table Talk gives you a taste of what’s on the menu at the newly opened El Pípila in SoMa and Paper Rooster in the Tenderloin, plus a crab feast for Valentine’s Day, and two ongoing prime rib specials.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Enjoy a Meal of Soulful, Guanajuatan Cuisine at El Pípila\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.elpipila.com\">El Pípila\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/5PSEEL221D22\">879 Brannan St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen Mon–Sat 11am–7pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132246\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132246\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/shrimp-tacos-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shrimp tacos with crema, pico de gallo, and cabbage. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There's nothing like home cooking, and at the newly open \u003ca href=\"https://www.elpipila.com\">\u003cstrong>El Pípila\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> in SoMa, you can pretend owner Guadalupe Guerrero and her daughters Brenda and Alejandra are cooking just for you. This stylish counter restaurant is a dream come true for this hardworking family who has been working on this restaurant for over five years (Guadalupe was accepted in the La Cocina incubator program in 2012). It also took a number of partners, architects, contractors, and more who offered in-kind donations and pro bono services to pull it all off, and now we all benefit by having this hard-won restaurant in our city.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132247\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132247\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/pozole-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/pozole-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/pozole-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/pozole-768x511.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/pozole-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/pozole-1200x799.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A tasting portion of the pozole verde at El Pípila, a San Francisco favorite. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The menu is based on authentic dishes from Guanajuato and special family recipes, with everything made by hand — Guadalupe’s pozole verde (with bacon) is a must, a bright and super-satisfying tomatillo-based chicken stew with cilantro, serrano chiles, and garlic. It will fix any cold or bad day — there's a reason it has a dedicated following.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are hearty enchiladas, her famed beef albondigas, sopes, a variety of flautas, and the tacos include a savory nopales taco with chile negro, their famous carnitas, and lightly fried shrimp tacos with pico de gallo, a Guerrero family favorite. Tortillas are made by hand with fresh masa from Oakland’s La Finca Tortillería, and you can also try the bigote dorado, a large corn masa pocket filled with carne asada, lettuce, cream, and queso fresco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132244\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132244\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/pipila-counter-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Pípila is now a stylish counter restaurant in SoMa. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Since they’re right across from Airbnb, you’ll also find some updated dishes, like a kale salad with fresh nopales, pinto beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, queso fresco, and spicy cilantro vinaigrette that brings it all together — it’s a healthy yet hearty main dish salad.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132243\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132243\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/guerrero-family-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brenda and Guadalupe Guerrero. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When Guadalupe first emigrated to the United States in 1998, she worked 12-hour days at a taqueria in Berkeley, seven days a week, in order to save up enough money to bring her two daughters here. And now they're all working together, in their very own restaurant that is full of heart and soul and pride. It's a sweet ending, just like their chocoflan.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A New Chinese-American Sandwich Shop\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.paperrooster.com\">Paper Rooster\u003c/a>\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/fWgkebNMo2G2\">670 Larkin St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nMon–Sat 11am–3pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132239\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132239\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/paper-rooster-fried-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Warrior fried chicken sandwich with housemade sriracha chips and a freshly made ginger soda. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sandwich lovers, if you’re looking to mix up your usual selection of turkey, banh mi, or an Italian combo, there’s a new Chinese-American sandwich shop in the Tenderloin called \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.paperrooster.com\">Paper Rooster\u003c/a> \u003c/strong>in the former The Chairman location. SF native and exceedingly kind owner Stanley Yee is a first-time restaurant owner, and puts so much thought into the assembly of these sandwiches, which are either made with chicken or are vegetarian.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132240\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132240\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/paper-rooster-emperor-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Emperor chicken sandwich with hoisin mayo. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Emperor is like a rich chicken salad (it’s a wetter style of sandwich) made of roasted halal chicken dressed with hoisin-mayo, plus crispy chicken skin inside, sliced housemade pickles, spring onion, and sliced tomato, all nestled in a torpedo roll from Panorama that comes with griddle marks from a panino press (the Reserve is made with XO sauce instead of hoisin). It has a little kick to it and is quite a hearty sandwich for $10. I recommend getting a side of the housemade sriracha chips ($3.25) and putting some in your sandwich as you eat it for extra crunch. There are six chicken sandwiches to choose from.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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Sadly the winter tomatoes were rather wan, but here’s hoping Yee sources some that have a bit more life and color to them until summer tomatoes return in all their glory.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are housemade sodas as well, made with his own syrups—“The Super” ginger ale is bright and spicy, and comes with ginger syrup, fresh lime juice, lime rind, and carbonated water, and is an awesome soda to pair with the chicken sandwiches. There’s also a jasmine or lime soda. Grab some Pocky on your way out and start thinking about which sandwich you want to try next.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cb>Forget the Roses, Hit Up a Crab Feast for Valentine’s Day Instead\u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.tacolicious.com\">Tacolicious\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/2huzsFWdhTC2\">1548 Stockton St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nThursday, February 14, 6:30pm–9:30pm\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-tacolicious-valentines-day-crab-bender-tickets-54563241123?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $120, including tip (not tax)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132241\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132241\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Screen-Shot-2019-01-09-at-9.04.54-AM-800x579.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"579\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Crab Bender at Tacolicious is a fun Valentine's Day option for everyone. \u003ccite>(Ron Escobar)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Wanna get crabby for Valentine's Day? \u003ca href=\"https://www.tacolicious.com\">\u003cb>Tacolicious\u003c/b>\u003c/a> is hosting their annual \u003cstrong>Crab Bender\u003c/strong>, which is when singles, BFFs, couples, and strangers all get together around a communal table covered with newspaper, roll up their sleeves, and get pickin’ on a feast of roasted Dungeness crab (with fennel, thyme, and chile). You also get Mexican-style clam chowder with charred poblanos and bacon; Josey Baker bread; winter chopped salad with chicories and Gorgonzola; and horchata pot de crème. Beer pairings will be provided by Alameda-based Faction Brewing. Now that's a love fest.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cb>Prime Rib Lovers Have Two New Prix-Fixe Dinner Options\u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://onemarket.com/\">One Market Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/Tp61WB74DvQ2\">1 Market St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n$47.95 and up, plus tax and gratuity\u003cbr>\nFriday and Saturday nights, 5:30pm–9pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://cockscombsf.com/\">Cockscomb\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/pVbGxBNHZtT2\">564 Fourth St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n$55 per guest, plus tax, 4% surcharge, and 20% gratuity\u003cbr>\nLast Sundays, 4pm–8:30pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132242\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132242\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/One-Market-Restaurant_Prime-Rib_credit-OMR-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rotisserie wood–fired prime rib roast at One Market. \u003ccite>(One Market Restaurant)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When you’re going to indulge in a steak dinner, prime rib remains a favorite of many steak lovers. There are two new options for you to get your prime rib on, starting with \u003ca href=\"https://onemarket.com/\">\u003cb>One Market Restaurant\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, where chef Mark Dommen is now serving rotisserie wood–fired prime rib every Friday and Saturday night from 5:30pm–9pm. It’s part of a special \u003cstrong>prix-fixe prime rib dinner\u003c/strong>, featuring a classic Pt. Reyes Blue Cheese wedge salad to start, followed by your choice of the “Market Street cut” ($47.95) or bone-in cut ($55.95) of rotisserie wood–fired prime rib, served with creamed spinach, horseradish cream, and made-to-order popovers. For\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>just $4.95, you can add a Singular Sensation dessert, such as bergamot-citrus meringue tart, the famed Bradley’s butterscotch pudding, or chocolate toffee almond crunch cake.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Over at \u003ca href=\"http://cockscombsf.com/\">\u003cb>Cockscomb\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, chef Chris Cosentino's holiday prime rib was so popular they decided to extend it into a monthly dinner special on the last Sunday of every month. The \u003cstrong>Prime Rib Sunday Supper\u003c/strong> is a three-course, prix-fixe menu with a choice of three beef cuts (Queen Cut: 16oz. boneless; English Cut: 16oz. boneless, sliced thin, English-style; or King Cut: 24oz. with bone, $5 supplement), served with horseradish, au jus, and popovers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You also get two accompaniments, such as fried Brussels sprouts with agrodolce, garlicky collard greens, baked potato, or cheesy, whipped Aligot potatoes, and more. 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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">When it comes to a simple morning indulgence, few things beat a cup of coffee and a warm donut—except maybe \u003c/span>\u003ci>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">two \u003c/span>\u003c/i>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">donuts. Luckily, like with most foodie favorites, the Bay Area has a plethora of donut spots for you to try. Maybe you’re looking for the best classic donut, or you want to try a bunch of different flavors without committing to an entire donut. Maybe you’re on the hunt for an understated yet satisfying vegan option. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">For this Bay Area Bites Guide, we have you covered. We’ve rounded up some classic favorites and exciting newcomers to the donut scenes in San Francisco and Oakland, taking you on a tasty tour from one side of the Bay bridge to the other. It’s worth noting, however, that this list is \u003c/span>\u003ci>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">not \u003c/span>\u003c/i>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">exhaustive. There are always new sweet spots to be discovered—even if you haven’t had your coffee yet.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Twisted Donuts\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/GPiRYaorxGy\">1243 Noriega St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94122\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130743\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130743\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2225-800x506.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2225-800x506.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2225-160x101.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2225-768x485.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2225-1020x645.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2225-1200x759.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2225-1180x746.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2225-960x607.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2225-240x152.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2225-375x237.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2225-520x329.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A cup of coffee and a Fruirrito at Twisted Donuts in San Francisco.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Located smack in the middle of the Sunset district in San Francisco (just between the Inner and the Outer), \u003ca href=\"http://twisteddonutsf.com\">Twisted Donuts\u003c/a> is a small shop with a lot to offer. Open since 2014, Twisted specializes in nailing the classics during the week, like their old-fashioned cake or bavarian cream-filled donuts. But on the weekends, you can expand your palate to something a little more adventurous—like a “Fruirrito.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A Fruirrito is a deep-fried wrapped confection filled with something sweet and it is absolutely a two-person undertaking. For example, the Nutella Fruirrito is layers of flakey pastry wrapped burrito-style around Nutella filling. The outside is glazed with sugar and topped with walnuts. It’s delicious, ridiculous, and unique to Twisted’s weekend menu.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Like many donut shops around the Bay, Twisted Donuts asks for a $5 minimum when using your card for purchases, so either bring cash or plan to grab a cup of coffee to go with your donuts. If the latter, then be prepared for choice paralysis as the brew offerings range from several flavors, blends, and roasts so you can pair your cup with your bite. Once you’re ready, you can hike up the Mosaic Stairs on 16th, just a short walk away from Twisted. It’s a great view of the Bay and the perfect way to walk off your breakfast.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Dynamo Donut + Coffee\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/S1o6A3JACfH2\">2760 24th St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94110\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130744\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130744\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2236-800x1044.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1044\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2236-800x1044.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2236-160x209.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2236-768x1002.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2236-1020x1330.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2236-920x1200.jpg 920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2236-1180x1539.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2236-960x1252.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2236-240x313.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2236-375x489.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2236-520x678.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Artwork by Camila Valdez on the roof of Dynamo Donut + Coffee.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One of the first things you’ll notice walking up to \u003ca href=\"https://dynamodonut.com/\">Dynamo Donut + Coffee\u003c/a> on 24th street in the Mission is the original \u003ca href=\"http://www.camilavaldez.com/\">Camila Valdez\u003c/a> sculpture on the roof. Even though you have to crane your neck to see it, the pink donut with a pair of women’s legs attached is hard to miss. Luckily, Dynamo’s donuts are attention-grabbing, so between the art and the snacks there’s plenty to see.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dynamo has an impressive list of regular offerings, including some gluten-free options, that are anything but “everyday donuts.” Flavors like Passionfruit Milk Chocolate and Maple Bacon Apple are on the board every day, or you can try a seasonal offering Pumpkin Chocolate Chip in October, or Persimmon in November. For the gluten-intolerant donut-lover there’s monthly options like carrot cake or lemon poppyseed, but as a heads up to those with especially sensitive allergies, “I Am Not a Glutens” donuts are fried in the same oil as their more gluteny counterparts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the Mission location is a walk-up window, they also have a few tables inside their retro-inspired space. The open kitchen layout makes it so you can watch the donut making process while you enjoy your breakfast. If you’d like to munch and walk, you can take in the murals at \u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/NUNeN1vxBuS2\">Balmy Alley\u003c/a> just a few blocks away.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Donut Savant\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/Mas7k6T6k792\">1934 Broadway\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94612\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130746\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130746\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2241-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2241-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2241-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2241-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2241-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2241-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2241-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2241-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2241-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2241-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2241-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A couple of donut holes and a fresh pour-over at Donut Savant in Oakland.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Jumping across the Bay Bridge lands you at \u003ca href=\"http://www.donutsavant.com/\">Donut Savant\u003c/a> in downtown Oakland, just outside the 19th street BART station. If you’re looking for a way to try a lot of different types of donuts without having to commit to a full dozen, then the wide variety of donut holes and bite-size pastries will be the perfect fit for you.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You may be familiar with the traditional donut hole—a small, bite-sized ball of donut meant to symbolize the middle of the donut that’s usually absent. In this case, however, you can get cronut holes and cinnamon roll holes in addition to more traditional glazed and cinnamon sugar donut holes. The cronut holes in particular are impressive as they manage to take all the flakey, sugary goodness of a cronut and make it bite-size without losing anything from the larger version. Of course, if you fall in love with a bite and want the full version, that’s always available as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’d like to order a pour-over and stay awhile with your donut samplings, then Donut Savant’s sleek and comfortable space has several tables for you to perch at. Otherwise, you can take a box to go and have a donut picnic at Lake Merritt, which is walking distance from the shop.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Sweet Belly Desserts [CLOSED]\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/MK8jMxzxtYN2\">435 19th St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94612\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130747\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130747\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2244-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2244-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2244-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2244-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2244-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2244-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2244-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2244-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2244-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2244-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2244-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two boxes of fresh donuts and dip at Sweet Belly Desserts.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you’d like to make a day of your donut tour, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sweetbellydesserts.com/\">Sweet Belly Desserts\u003c/a> is just around the corner from Donut Savant in downtown Oakland. The sugary answer to Uptown’s wildly popular \u003ca href=\"http://www.bellyuptown.com/\">Belly\u003c/a>, Sweet Belly offers handcrafted ice cream creations and other desserts. It’s the made-to-order mini donuts, however, that steal the show.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Much like its bright and immediately Instagrammable interior, ordering mini donuts at Sweet Belly is an experience. First, you decide the type of sugar your donuts will be tossed in—plain, cinnamon, and several exciting fruit options like citrus and strawberry. Then you choose a drizzle, which is a sweet syrup topping, and the dip, which can be a flavored whipped cream or a fruit sauce. It’s not until you’ve completed your order that the donuts are fried, making them fresh and still warm upon arrival.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sweet Belly’s mini donuts come in boxes of six or twelve, and the packaging is lovely, with small designed desserts surrounding embossed lettering. You can take them as a gift or simply indulge in a few #foodie posts for your social media (we won’t blame you).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For those looking to satisfy a particularly intense sweet tooth, you can combine Sweet Belly’s handcrafted soft serve with a mini donut. It’s about $5 and it’s everything your daydream cravings have ever wanted.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Pepples Donut Farm\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/781GhxyGYMH2\">6037 San Pablo Ave.\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94608\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130749\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130749\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2253-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2253-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2253-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2253-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2253-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2253-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2253-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2253-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2253-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2253-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2253-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Outside of Pepples Donut Farm in Oakland.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>With multiple locations all across the Bay, \u003ca href=\"https://www.vegandonut.farm/\">Pepples Donut Farm\u003c/a> is a favorite spot for vegan donuts—and just about vegan anything. Monday through Friday you can pick up donuts and coffee from 7am to 3pm, or you can settle in for a full vegan breakfast 9am to 230pm. If you’re more of a brunch person, then you can grab a table on Saturday or Sunday for Donut Farm’s full menu.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are some skeptical parties that aren’t sure what to make of vegan baked goods. Generally, it’s clear that those skeptics simply haven’t tried them yet, and Donut Farm’s donuts are a great place to start. The plain cake donut, for example, is moist and springy, with the crunch of sugar on the outside that makes it a real “regular donut” imitator in every way. For the donut connoisseurs, the top shelf offerings range from Salted Caramel to Whiskey Tangerine Fig to Sweet Curry (if you can catch it on rotation).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re more interested in weekend donuts than a full brunch event, then Donut Farm has a special roster of donuts only available on Saturday and Sunday. You can snag a Banana Fritter, Cinnamon Swirl Twist or a Jelly-Filled, for example.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">When it comes to a simple morning indulgence, few things beat a cup of coffee and a warm donut—except maybe \u003c/span>\u003ci>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">two \u003c/span>\u003c/i>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">donuts. Luckily, like with most foodie favorites, the Bay Area has a plethora of donut spots for you to try. Maybe you’re looking for the best classic donut, or you want to try a bunch of different flavors without committing to an entire donut. Maybe you’re on the hunt for an understated yet satisfying vegan option. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">For this Bay Area Bites Guide, we have you covered. We’ve rounded up some classic favorites and exciting newcomers to the donut scenes in San Francisco and Oakland, taking you on a tasty tour from one side of the Bay bridge to the other. It’s worth noting, however, that this list is \u003c/span>\u003ci>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">not \u003c/span>\u003c/i>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">exhaustive. There are always new sweet spots to be discovered—even if you haven’t had your coffee yet.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Twisted Donuts\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/GPiRYaorxGy\">1243 Noriega St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94122\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130743\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130743\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2225-800x506.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2225-800x506.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2225-160x101.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2225-768x485.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2225-1020x645.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2225-1200x759.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2225-1180x746.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2225-960x607.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2225-240x152.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2225-375x237.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2225-520x329.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A cup of coffee and a Fruirrito at Twisted Donuts in San Francisco.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Located smack in the middle of the Sunset district in San Francisco (just between the Inner and the Outer), \u003ca href=\"http://twisteddonutsf.com\">Twisted Donuts\u003c/a> is a small shop with a lot to offer. Open since 2014, Twisted specializes in nailing the classics during the week, like their old-fashioned cake or bavarian cream-filled donuts. But on the weekends, you can expand your palate to something a little more adventurous—like a “Fruirrito.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A Fruirrito is a deep-fried wrapped confection filled with something sweet and it is absolutely a two-person undertaking. For example, the Nutella Fruirrito is layers of flakey pastry wrapped burrito-style around Nutella filling. The outside is glazed with sugar and topped with walnuts. It’s delicious, ridiculous, and unique to Twisted’s weekend menu.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Like many donut shops around the Bay, Twisted Donuts asks for a $5 minimum when using your card for purchases, so either bring cash or plan to grab a cup of coffee to go with your donuts. If the latter, then be prepared for choice paralysis as the brew offerings range from several flavors, blends, and roasts so you can pair your cup with your bite. Once you’re ready, you can hike up the Mosaic Stairs on 16th, just a short walk away from Twisted. It’s a great view of the Bay and the perfect way to walk off your breakfast.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Dynamo Donut + Coffee\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/S1o6A3JACfH2\">2760 24th St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94110\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130744\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130744\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2236-800x1044.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1044\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2236-800x1044.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2236-160x209.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2236-768x1002.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2236-1020x1330.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2236-920x1200.jpg 920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2236-1180x1539.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2236-960x1252.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2236-240x313.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2236-375x489.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2236-520x678.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Artwork by Camila Valdez on the roof of Dynamo Donut + Coffee.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One of the first things you’ll notice walking up to \u003ca href=\"https://dynamodonut.com/\">Dynamo Donut + Coffee\u003c/a> on 24th street in the Mission is the original \u003ca href=\"http://www.camilavaldez.com/\">Camila Valdez\u003c/a> sculpture on the roof. Even though you have to crane your neck to see it, the pink donut with a pair of women’s legs attached is hard to miss. Luckily, Dynamo’s donuts are attention-grabbing, so between the art and the snacks there’s plenty to see.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dynamo has an impressive list of regular offerings, including some gluten-free options, that are anything but “everyday donuts.” Flavors like Passionfruit Milk Chocolate and Maple Bacon Apple are on the board every day, or you can try a seasonal offering Pumpkin Chocolate Chip in October, or Persimmon in November. For the gluten-intolerant donut-lover there’s monthly options like carrot cake or lemon poppyseed, but as a heads up to those with especially sensitive allergies, “I Am Not a Glutens” donuts are fried in the same oil as their more gluteny counterparts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the Mission location is a walk-up window, they also have a few tables inside their retro-inspired space. The open kitchen layout makes it so you can watch the donut making process while you enjoy your breakfast. If you’d like to munch and walk, you can take in the murals at \u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/NUNeN1vxBuS2\">Balmy Alley\u003c/a> just a few blocks away.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Donut Savant\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/Mas7k6T6k792\">1934 Broadway\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94612\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130746\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130746\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2241-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2241-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2241-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2241-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2241-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2241-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2241-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2241-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2241-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2241-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2241-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A couple of donut holes and a fresh pour-over at Donut Savant in Oakland.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Jumping across the Bay Bridge lands you at \u003ca href=\"http://www.donutsavant.com/\">Donut Savant\u003c/a> in downtown Oakland, just outside the 19th street BART station. If you’re looking for a way to try a lot of different types of donuts without having to commit to a full dozen, then the wide variety of donut holes and bite-size pastries will be the perfect fit for you.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You may be familiar with the traditional donut hole—a small, bite-sized ball of donut meant to symbolize the middle of the donut that’s usually absent. In this case, however, you can get cronut holes and cinnamon roll holes in addition to more traditional glazed and cinnamon sugar donut holes. The cronut holes in particular are impressive as they manage to take all the flakey, sugary goodness of a cronut and make it bite-size without losing anything from the larger version. Of course, if you fall in love with a bite and want the full version, that’s always available as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’d like to order a pour-over and stay awhile with your donut samplings, then Donut Savant’s sleek and comfortable space has several tables for you to perch at. Otherwise, you can take a box to go and have a donut picnic at Lake Merritt, which is walking distance from the shop.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Sweet Belly Desserts [CLOSED]\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/MK8jMxzxtYN2\">435 19th St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94612\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130747\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130747\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2244-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2244-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2244-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2244-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2244-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2244-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2244-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2244-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2244-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2244-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2244-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two boxes of fresh donuts and dip at Sweet Belly Desserts.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you’d like to make a day of your donut tour, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sweetbellydesserts.com/\">Sweet Belly Desserts\u003c/a> is just around the corner from Donut Savant in downtown Oakland. The sugary answer to Uptown’s wildly popular \u003ca href=\"http://www.bellyuptown.com/\">Belly\u003c/a>, Sweet Belly offers handcrafted ice cream creations and other desserts. It’s the made-to-order mini donuts, however, that steal the show.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Much like its bright and immediately Instagrammable interior, ordering mini donuts at Sweet Belly is an experience. First, you decide the type of sugar your donuts will be tossed in—plain, cinnamon, and several exciting fruit options like citrus and strawberry. Then you choose a drizzle, which is a sweet syrup topping, and the dip, which can be a flavored whipped cream or a fruit sauce. It’s not until you’ve completed your order that the donuts are fried, making them fresh and still warm upon arrival.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sweet Belly’s mini donuts come in boxes of six or twelve, and the packaging is lovely, with small designed desserts surrounding embossed lettering. You can take them as a gift or simply indulge in a few #foodie posts for your social media (we won’t blame you).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For those looking to satisfy a particularly intense sweet tooth, you can combine Sweet Belly’s handcrafted soft serve with a mini donut. It’s about $5 and it’s everything your daydream cravings have ever wanted.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Pepples Donut Farm\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/781GhxyGYMH2\">6037 San Pablo Ave.\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94608\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130749\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130749\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2253-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2253-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2253-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2253-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2253-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2253-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2253-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2253-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2253-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2253-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_2253-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Outside of Pepples Donut Farm in Oakland.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>With multiple locations all across the Bay, \u003ca href=\"https://www.vegandonut.farm/\">Pepples Donut Farm\u003c/a> is a favorite spot for vegan donuts—and just about vegan anything. Monday through Friday you can pick up donuts and coffee from 7am to 3pm, or you can settle in for a full vegan breakfast 9am to 230pm. If you’re more of a brunch person, then you can grab a table on Saturday or Sunday for Donut Farm’s full menu.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are some skeptical parties that aren’t sure what to make of vegan baked goods. Generally, it’s clear that those skeptics simply haven’t tried them yet, and Donut Farm’s donuts are a great place to start. The plain cake donut, for example, is moist and springy, with the crunch of sugar on the outside that makes it a real “regular donut” imitator in every way. For the donut connoisseurs, the top shelf offerings range from Salted Caramel to Whiskey Tangerine Fig to Sweet Curry (if you can catch it on rotation).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Whether you’re in SF or the 510, here are two places for khao mun gai (Thai chicken and rice), plus deals for SF Restaurant Week, check out the Peruvian tasting menu at JORA, and don’t miss an important (and delicious) Pencils for Kids fundraiser.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Explore Peruvian Ingredients and Unique Dishes in JORA’s Tasting Menu\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.joraperuviancuisine.com\">JORA\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPop-up: San Francisco location\u003cbr>\nSaturday dinners\u003cbr>\nReserve on \u003ca href=\"https://eatfeastly.com/account/profile/rodrigo.f@@8bed3e6e/\">Feastly\u003c/a>, $85\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132209\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132209\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/carapulcra-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carapulcra at JORA: dry potato stew with pork tenderloin, leg confit, smashed yuca, pickled mustard seeds, port reduction, and toqto (pork rind). \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When was the last time you’ve had Peruvian food? Have you ever tried canchita chulpi, or chicken and cashew soup? At the \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.joraperuviancuisine.com\">JORA Peruvian Cuisine\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> (pronounced “hor-ah”) pop-up in SoMa, chef Rodrigo Fernandini offers a seasonal tasting menu that will introduce you to new ingredients and regional dishes, but if you’re a native Peruvian, you'll enjoy his updated spin on the flavors of home.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fernandini graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in Lima, Perú, and the past ten years has cooked at top local restaurants, including Madera in Menlo Park, Adega (San Jose), Zola (Palo Alto), and Quattro (East Palo Alto). He's taking a break from the grueling hours working in other restaurant kitchens so he can dedicate his time to fine-tune JORA's tasting menu and concept with his business partner for their future restaurant.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He’s especially proud of the leche de tigre in his \u003cem>ceviche con sentimiento\u003c/em>, made with mahi mahi, sweet potato, crunchy red onion, Cuzco giant corn, and canchita chulpi (which tastes like corn nuts). It’s truly excellent. And the \u003cem>inchicapi\u003c/em> is something special: it’s an Amazonian stew made with chicken stock and cashews (which he smokes and toasts), and he nestles bits of fried chicken, fried yucca, and bacon in the creamy stew, plus pine nut purée and cilantro oil.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132210\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132210\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/tres-leches-jora-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tres leches cake for dessert.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While the experience feels a bit steep for $85 (especially when dining in a dark pop-up space with wobbly benches, but at least you have your own table), it’s definitely an abundant five-course menu with a great deal of prep and thought put into it (and a chance to try new and unique ingredients). The timing is also a well-oiled machine, unlike some pop-ups. There have been some recent issues with alcoholic beverages at the venue, and you can’t BYOB, but there's the option of a pairing with non-alcoholic Peruvian drinks for now—they hope the venue has the license sorted out within a month or so. The dinners sell out, so look at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.joraperuviancuisine.com/events\">calendar\u003c/a> and book your spot on Feastly soon.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Simple and Affordable Meal at Gai in the Castro\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.gaiandrice.com\">Gai\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/Es3EoG3dkDE2\">3463 16th St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen daily 11:30 am–8:30 pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132200\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132200\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/gai-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The classic khao mun gai with their Thai sauce at Gai \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for a simple meal, one that is fulfilling and homey and won’t break the bank, the new khao mun gai spot in the Castro, \u003ca href=\"https://www.gaiandrice.com\">\u003cb>Gai\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, should fit the bill. It’s in the former Sofia Cafe, and the menu is focused on just one thing: khao mun gai (Thai slow-poached chicken over chicken fat rice, with a side of chicken broth and sliced cucumbers seasoned with a lightly spicy sesame dressing). It’s a classic dish in Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, and the three sauces they offer reflect the three locales: the Thai sauce here is made of soy, ginger, and cilantro; in Singapore, it’s called \u003ci>hainan gai\u003c/i>, served with a sauce of ginger and spring onions; while in Vietnam at Hoi An, it would be \u003ci>com ga\u003c/i>, with a sauce of ginger, citrus, and fish sauce.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s a fast-casual place: you order at the counter, and for $12.95, you get breast and thigh meat, although you can request breast only, dark meat only ($10.95), or tofu. You can also swap out the white rice for brown, or cabbage salad. That’s it, nice and simple. The chicken is juicy and tender, although I found the rice to be overcooked and not “fragrant” enough, but the cucumbers had more personality than most places. I also like a bit more punch in my Thai KMG sauce (and soybeans). I wouldn’t go out of my way to eat here, but if I lived in the neighborhood, I’d be there quite a bit (I love KMG—it’s an antidote to the overindulgence that happens if you're a restaurant columnist).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can drink wine, beer, Thai iced tea, Vietnamese iced coffee, sodas, and coconut water. The staff cares about eliminating food waste by using the whole chicken, but some of the non-environmentally conscious serveware was a disconnect, like the plastic cups for water, and if a guest is dining at the restaurant, there’s no need to put a lid on the soup before bringing it to them.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Charming Berkeley Restaurant for Casual But Thoughtfully Prepared Thai Food\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.funkyelephantthai.com\">Funky Elephant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/1DQG4Sq4iLr\">313 Ninth St., Suite 120, Berkeley\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen Tue-Thu 11:30am–3pm and 5pm –9pm, Fri 11:30am–3pm and 5pm –9:30pm, Sat 12pm–9:30pm, and Sun 12pm–9pm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132201\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132201\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/funky-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kanom jean at Funky Elephant in Berkeley. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Over in West Berkeley off Gilman, there’s a casual Thai spot called \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.funkyelephantthai.com\">Funky Elephant\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> that feels like the Thai version of Nyum Bai when you walk in—it's a quirky and tiny space with creative seating options (and tables covered in colorful oilcloth like you see in Thai street markets). It wafts pleasantly of fish sauce, and the Beach Boys were playing, and I was instantly charmed—and I hadn’t even seen the disco bathroom light yet. It’s perfect for lunch: dishes are well-made, and taste so fresh and so clean clean. It’s not about quantity here (with sub-par ingredients)—it’s more about being just-right and quality. Chef Supasit Puttikaew worked at Hawker Fare in San Francisco, and makes everything by hand, from the curries to sausage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132202\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132202\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/funky-KMG-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Khao mun gai at Funky Elephant. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I tried their khao mun gai ($15), which came with perfectly poached (organic) chicken breast, although their rice doesn’t feature any chicken fat magic—just ginger and garlic. But their KMG sauce with fermented soy beans more than made up for it flavorwise—it reminded me of the vibrant sauces I tried in Bangkok, ka-pow. The clear broth was also full of chicken-y magic flavor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another dish I tried is one I haven’t seen since traveling in Thailand: kanom jeen ($15). Here, it’s a delicate, housemade red curry, with tender rock cod filet, vermicelli noodles, and a side of bean sprouts, cabbage, cilantro, and a spritz of lime that you add. (This dish is part of their \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsg69CKBAeL/\">menu\u003c/a> for Berkeley Restaurant Week, through January 27.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>My server was so friendly (anyone who offers you extra KMG sauce to go with your leftovers is a star). I want to come back for their crispy rice salad (\u003cem>nam kao tod\u003c/em>) and fried egg salad (\u003cem>yum chai dao\u003c/em>)—I love how the Thai cooks fry their eggs—and I’d even try their pad thai here, expecting something authentically made without any shortcuts.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Special Fundraiser to Help Support Children with Their Education: Small World Big Flavors\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-world-big-flavors-tickets-52336351436\">Small World Big Flavors\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nCambria Gallery\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/UMVCJFHDoPv\">1045 Bryant St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-world-big-flavors-tickets-52336351436\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $75\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132203\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132203\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/PFK-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thai students (both Boy and Girl Scouts!) and their new backpacks from Pencils for Kids Inc. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Coming up on Thursday, January 31, is the annual fundraiser for \u003ca href=\"https://pencilsforkidsinc.com/\">Pencils for Kids, Inc.\u003c/a> called \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-world-big-flavors-tickets-52336351436\">\u003cstrong>Small World Big Flavors\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, in order to raise funds to support PFK’s annual mission trips to Thailand, Bali, and Myanmar. PFK delivers backpacks, school supplies, and uniforms to children in need, and will reach over 2,200 children this year. I was so fortunate to attend an inspiring mission trip to Northern Thailand in 2017 and was so moved by everything this organization does to help children in developing countries to attend school and build a foundation for a better future. An education is something a child will have forever, and PFK has been committed to this mission for ten years (and counting!). But they can’t do it without your help. (If you are unable to attend, but would like to make a donation, please \u003ca href=\"https://pencilsforkidsinc.com/#donate\">visit here\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Guests who attend and support \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-world-big-flavors-tickets-52336351436\">Small World Big Flavors\u003c/a> will find dishes from SF restaurants like Azalina’s, Beyond Burma, ChiliCali, Esan Classic, Garden Creamery, Liholiho Yacht Club, and the soon-to-open ONE65. There will also be beverages provided by Remy-Cointreau and HelioRoast Coffee, plus wines too.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You'll be able to bid on silent auction prizes, and there will be an amazing raffle prize:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003cb>round-trip tickets for two to Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific\u003c/b> in Premium Economy and three nights at a hotel. Good luck!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Start Planning Your Week of Dining for SF Restaurant Week\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.sfrestaurantweek.com\">SF Restaurant Week\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nJanuary 23–31\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132204\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132204\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/china-live-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">China Live's \"working hands\" dumplings come with sesame butter and peppercorn-chile broth. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s that time of the year when over 100 SF restaurants are suddenly offering prix-fixe menus: it’s \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.sfrestaurantweek.com\">SF Restaurant Week\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>! From January 23–31, visit restaurants for special deals on lunch (two-plus courses for $15 or $25) and dinner (three-plus courses for $40 or $65). Many restaurants offer their well-known dishes, so it’s a great time to tick some “wanna go” places off your list.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Top restaurants to consider include August (1) Five (you can try their bison keema pao for lunch), Central Kitchen, China Live (don’t miss their “working hands” dumplings, and you get a jar of their chile sauce), Flores is even including a cocktail with their menu, Maybeck’s is offering an abundant dinner menu, ROOH's dinner menu includes their beef short rib curry, Spruce's lunch menu includes their famed burger, and Wayfare Tavern's fried chicken is on the menu! You can view the menu offerings online.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Whether you’re in SF or the 510, here are two places for khao mun gai (Thai chicken and rice), plus deals for SF Restaurant Week, check out the Peruvian tasting menu at JORA, and don’t miss an important (and delicious) Pencils for Kids fundraiser.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Explore Peruvian Ingredients and Unique Dishes in JORA’s Tasting Menu\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.joraperuviancuisine.com\">JORA\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPop-up: San Francisco location\u003cbr>\nSaturday dinners\u003cbr>\nReserve on \u003ca href=\"https://eatfeastly.com/account/profile/rodrigo.f@@8bed3e6e/\">Feastly\u003c/a>, $85\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132209\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132209\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/carapulcra-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carapulcra at JORA: dry potato stew with pork tenderloin, leg confit, smashed yuca, pickled mustard seeds, port reduction, and toqto (pork rind). \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When was the last time you’ve had Peruvian food? Have you ever tried canchita chulpi, or chicken and cashew soup? At the \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.joraperuviancuisine.com\">JORA Peruvian Cuisine\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> (pronounced “hor-ah”) pop-up in SoMa, chef Rodrigo Fernandini offers a seasonal tasting menu that will introduce you to new ingredients and regional dishes, but if you’re a native Peruvian, you'll enjoy his updated spin on the flavors of home.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fernandini graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in Lima, Perú, and the past ten years has cooked at top local restaurants, including Madera in Menlo Park, Adega (San Jose), Zola (Palo Alto), and Quattro (East Palo Alto). He's taking a break from the grueling hours working in other restaurant kitchens so he can dedicate his time to fine-tune JORA's tasting menu and concept with his business partner for their future restaurant.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He’s especially proud of the leche de tigre in his \u003cem>ceviche con sentimiento\u003c/em>, made with mahi mahi, sweet potato, crunchy red onion, Cuzco giant corn, and canchita chulpi (which tastes like corn nuts). It’s truly excellent. And the \u003cem>inchicapi\u003c/em> is something special: it’s an Amazonian stew made with chicken stock and cashews (which he smokes and toasts), and he nestles bits of fried chicken, fried yucca, and bacon in the creamy stew, plus pine nut purée and cilantro oil.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132210\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132210\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/tres-leches-jora-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tres leches cake for dessert.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While the experience feels a bit steep for $85 (especially when dining in a dark pop-up space with wobbly benches, but at least you have your own table), it’s definitely an abundant five-course menu with a great deal of prep and thought put into it (and a chance to try new and unique ingredients). The timing is also a well-oiled machine, unlike some pop-ups. There have been some recent issues with alcoholic beverages at the venue, and you can’t BYOB, but there's the option of a pairing with non-alcoholic Peruvian drinks for now—they hope the venue has the license sorted out within a month or so. The dinners sell out, so look at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.joraperuviancuisine.com/events\">calendar\u003c/a> and book your spot on Feastly soon.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Simple and Affordable Meal at Gai in the Castro\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.gaiandrice.com\">Gai\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/Es3EoG3dkDE2\">3463 16th St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen daily 11:30 am–8:30 pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132200\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132200\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/gai-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The classic khao mun gai with their Thai sauce at Gai \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for a simple meal, one that is fulfilling and homey and won’t break the bank, the new khao mun gai spot in the Castro, \u003ca href=\"https://www.gaiandrice.com\">\u003cb>Gai\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, should fit the bill. It’s in the former Sofia Cafe, and the menu is focused on just one thing: khao mun gai (Thai slow-poached chicken over chicken fat rice, with a side of chicken broth and sliced cucumbers seasoned with a lightly spicy sesame dressing). It’s a classic dish in Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, and the three sauces they offer reflect the three locales: the Thai sauce here is made of soy, ginger, and cilantro; in Singapore, it’s called \u003ci>hainan gai\u003c/i>, served with a sauce of ginger and spring onions; while in Vietnam at Hoi An, it would be \u003ci>com ga\u003c/i>, with a sauce of ginger, citrus, and fish sauce.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s a fast-casual place: you order at the counter, and for $12.95, you get breast and thigh meat, although you can request breast only, dark meat only ($10.95), or tofu. You can also swap out the white rice for brown, or cabbage salad. That’s it, nice and simple. The chicken is juicy and tender, although I found the rice to be overcooked and not “fragrant” enough, but the cucumbers had more personality than most places. I also like a bit more punch in my Thai KMG sauce (and soybeans). I wouldn’t go out of my way to eat here, but if I lived in the neighborhood, I’d be there quite a bit (I love KMG—it’s an antidote to the overindulgence that happens if you're a restaurant columnist).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can drink wine, beer, Thai iced tea, Vietnamese iced coffee, sodas, and coconut water. The staff cares about eliminating food waste by using the whole chicken, but some of the non-environmentally conscious serveware was a disconnect, like the plastic cups for water, and if a guest is dining at the restaurant, there’s no need to put a lid on the soup before bringing it to them.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Charming Berkeley Restaurant for Casual But Thoughtfully Prepared Thai Food\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.funkyelephantthai.com\">Funky Elephant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/1DQG4Sq4iLr\">313 Ninth St., Suite 120, Berkeley\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen Tue-Thu 11:30am–3pm and 5pm –9pm, Fri 11:30am–3pm and 5pm –9:30pm, Sat 12pm–9:30pm, and Sun 12pm–9pm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132201\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132201\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/funky-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kanom jean at Funky Elephant in Berkeley. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Over in West Berkeley off Gilman, there’s a casual Thai spot called \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.funkyelephantthai.com\">Funky Elephant\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> that feels like the Thai version of Nyum Bai when you walk in—it's a quirky and tiny space with creative seating options (and tables covered in colorful oilcloth like you see in Thai street markets). It wafts pleasantly of fish sauce, and the Beach Boys were playing, and I was instantly charmed—and I hadn’t even seen the disco bathroom light yet. It’s perfect for lunch: dishes are well-made, and taste so fresh and so clean clean. It’s not about quantity here (with sub-par ingredients)—it’s more about being just-right and quality. Chef Supasit Puttikaew worked at Hawker Fare in San Francisco, and makes everything by hand, from the curries to sausage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132202\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132202\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/funky-KMG-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Khao mun gai at Funky Elephant. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I tried their khao mun gai ($15), which came with perfectly poached (organic) chicken breast, although their rice doesn’t feature any chicken fat magic—just ginger and garlic. But their KMG sauce with fermented soy beans more than made up for it flavorwise—it reminded me of the vibrant sauces I tried in Bangkok, ka-pow. The clear broth was also full of chicken-y magic flavor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another dish I tried is one I haven’t seen since traveling in Thailand: kanom jeen ($15). Here, it’s a delicate, housemade red curry, with tender rock cod filet, vermicelli noodles, and a side of bean sprouts, cabbage, cilantro, and a spritz of lime that you add. (This dish is part of their \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsg69CKBAeL/\">menu\u003c/a> for Berkeley Restaurant Week, through January 27.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>My server was so friendly (anyone who offers you extra KMG sauce to go with your leftovers is a star). I want to come back for their crispy rice salad (\u003cem>nam kao tod\u003c/em>) and fried egg salad (\u003cem>yum chai dao\u003c/em>)—I love how the Thai cooks fry their eggs—and I’d even try their pad thai here, expecting something authentically made without any shortcuts.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Special Fundraiser to Help Support Children with Their Education: Small World Big Flavors\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-world-big-flavors-tickets-52336351436\">Small World Big Flavors\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nCambria Gallery\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/UMVCJFHDoPv\">1045 Bryant St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-world-big-flavors-tickets-52336351436\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $75\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132203\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132203\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/PFK-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thai students (both Boy and Girl Scouts!) and their new backpacks from Pencils for Kids Inc. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Coming up on Thursday, January 31, is the annual fundraiser for \u003ca href=\"https://pencilsforkidsinc.com/\">Pencils for Kids, Inc.\u003c/a> called \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-world-big-flavors-tickets-52336351436\">\u003cstrong>Small World Big Flavors\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, in order to raise funds to support PFK’s annual mission trips to Thailand, Bali, and Myanmar. PFK delivers backpacks, school supplies, and uniforms to children in need, and will reach over 2,200 children this year. I was so fortunate to attend an inspiring mission trip to Northern Thailand in 2017 and was so moved by everything this organization does to help children in developing countries to attend school and build a foundation for a better future. An education is something a child will have forever, and PFK has been committed to this mission for ten years (and counting!). But they can’t do it without your help. (If you are unable to attend, but would like to make a donation, please \u003ca href=\"https://pencilsforkidsinc.com/#donate\">visit here\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Guests who attend and support \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-world-big-flavors-tickets-52336351436\">Small World Big Flavors\u003c/a> will find dishes from SF restaurants like Azalina’s, Beyond Burma, ChiliCali, Esan Classic, Garden Creamery, Liholiho Yacht Club, and the soon-to-open ONE65. There will also be beverages provided by Remy-Cointreau and HelioRoast Coffee, plus wines too.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You'll be able to bid on silent auction prizes, and there will be an amazing raffle prize:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003cb>round-trip tickets for two to Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific\u003c/b> in Premium Economy and three nights at a hotel. Good luck!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Start Planning Your Week of Dining for SF Restaurant Week\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.sfrestaurantweek.com\">SF Restaurant Week\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nJanuary 23–31\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132204\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132204\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/china-live-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">China Live's \"working hands\" dumplings come with sesame butter and peppercorn-chile broth. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s that time of the year when over 100 SF restaurants are suddenly offering prix-fixe menus: it’s \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.sfrestaurantweek.com\">SF Restaurant Week\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>! From January 23–31, visit restaurants for special deals on lunch (two-plus courses for $15 or $25) and dinner (three-plus courses for $40 or $65). Many restaurants offer their well-known dishes, so it’s a great time to tick some “wanna go” places off your list.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Leave the brightly lit terrariums for the youthful that require to be seen for their own vanity. Leave the dimly lit and questionable used napkin strewn countertop greasy spoons to me.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">If I’m not stepping into a coffee shop diner that feels like I’m stepping back in time, I don’t want anything to do with it. We created a list of five Bay Area diners where you can be left alone while you eat, or bring your gaggle of friends for a weekend brunch. But, why you would want to ruin a perfectly good diner with your loud bottomless mimosa-chasing friends?\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">[contextly_sidebar id=\"3L6CA8D0gytuZifcrcw8YJ18OUgY4YiG\"]\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Age has buried diners all across the country. San Francisco is no stranger to losing some of its beloved diners. Gone the way of the dinosaurs have been Lafayatte Coffee Shop, Lucky Penny (closed for condos) and the most beloved, 24 hour Sparky’s on Church and Market. In political correctness landia, the straight forward diner server we associate with some of our memorable cinematic moments would not be allowed to thrive in most of California. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Along with the disappearance of this independent spirit, is the disappearance of mom-and-pop coffee shops. With formica countertops and vinyl booths, these simple, and often small, restaurants offer a no-frills experience for those who just want to indulge in the comforts of Americana breakfast and lunch staples. Luckily, the Bay Area’s definition of Americana — like its definition of almost everything else — is a spectrum. So, even your most Americana diner will have spam and eggs over rice, bulgogi stuffed hash browns, loco mocos and chilaquiles with homemade salsa.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Anna's Family Coffee\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/444+Jackson+St,+Hayward,+CA+94544/@37.6626982,-122.0866655,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f915f91d9dad5:0x2589f129d090e487!8m2!3d37.6626982!4d-122.0844768\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">444 Jackson St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nHayward, California\u003cbr>\n94544\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130982\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-130982 size-medium\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-800x797.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-800x797.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-160x159.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-768x765.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-1020x1017.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-1180x1176.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-960x957.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-240x239.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-375x374.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-520x518.png 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-32x32.png 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-50x50.png 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-64x64.png 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-96x96.png 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-128x128.png 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-150x150.png 150w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM.png 1186w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chilaquiles at Anna's Family Coffee Shop (\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/BjfSeJohDhs/?taken-at=9271220\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@keenster321\u003c/a> via Instagram)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Everyone knows that the only thing you should even consider ordering in this wood panel veneered spot is the chilaquiles. That’s not actually true, as they have a wicked huevos con nopales dish.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chilaquiles is a dish consisting of corn tortillas torn into pieces and pan fried until crispy, then simmered in your choice of sauce (sometimes roja, verde or even mole) until the tortilla starts to submit to the sauce and softens. It seems counterintuitive to fry and then simmer, but somehow Anna’s manages to retain the crispy edges of the tortilla pieces and tops it with your choice of egg (please let it be a runny yolk). Some people even ask them to mix in carne asada. But, do yourself a favor and ask them to mix in some chorizo. The Chilaquiles sauce starts to samba with the rich egg yolks and the spicy chorizo fat is constantly trying to cut in and boogaloo. Did I mention the plate comes with Spanish rice and refried beans?\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Fifth Wheel\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/898+San+Leandro+Blvd,+San+Leandro,+CA+94577/@37.7262534,-122.1649023,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f8f9005d205b3:0x8f7164f36009725a!8m2!3d37.7262492!4d-122.1627083\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">898 San Leandro Blvd\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Leandro, California\u003cbr>\n94577\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130980\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-130980 size-medium\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-800x595.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"595\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-800x595.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-160x119.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-768x571.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-1020x759.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-1180x878.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-960x714.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-240x179.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-375x279.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-520x387.png 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM.png 1188w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Loco Moco at Fifth Wheel (\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/BDOMkSRRwND/?taken-at=609284\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@chief_bolo510\u003c/a> via Instagram)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.fifthwheelfood.com/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fifth Wheel’s\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> menu states that the restaurant was established in the 1950s. Before John and Lisa Lee took over in 1978, there had only been two previous owners and the restaurant ran 24 hours a day. In 2016, dedicated patrons impatiently sat by and chomped at the bit while their favorite breakfast spot was temporarily closed for upwards of a year, possibly two.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Luckily, the Lees are back to whipping up favorites like chicken fried steak with your choice of country or brown gravy, fluffy golden pancakes, chicken teriyaki and grits. Diners can be seen mixing and matching dish components and side orders, creating their own comforting classics like\u003c/span>\u003ci>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> loco moco: \u003c/span>\u003c/i>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">hamburger patty served over rice, covered in brown gravy and topped with an egg. This is not a place to bring a large group, as it only has 11 counter stools and enough table seating for 16. Aside from the delicious and affordable eats, the limited seating explains why there is constantly a line out of the door.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Han's Coffee Shop\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/900+Sutter+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94109/@37.7884706,-122.4175196,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8085809233948181:0xa44e2a87bc9c0c98!8m2!3d37.7884664!4d-122.4153256\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">900 Sutter St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, California\u003cbr>\n\u003cb>94109\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130971\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-130971 size-medium\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-800x804.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"804\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-800x804.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-160x161.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-768x772.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-1020x1025.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-1180x1186.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-960x965.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-240x241.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-375x377.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-520x523.png 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-32x32.png 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-50x50.png 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-64x64.png 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-96x96.png 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-128x128.png 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-150x150.png 150w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM.png 1186w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bulgogi Omelette at Hans Coffee Shop in SF (\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/pikacamcooks/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@pikacamcooks\u003c/a> via Instagram)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Two words: Bulgogi Omelette. Nothing like a protein overload to sustain your life as a cubicle jockey at the local tech company. But, who can resist a soy sauce flavored rice encased inside a gossamer thin omelette topped with hard seared pieces of beef marinated in soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic and pureed Asian pears. Bibimbap served to you in an oversized metal mixing bowl for the glutton you are. And if you’re not in the mood for Korean bbq with your breakfast, that’s ok. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">They still have all the best hits of American diner classics such as a corned beef hash that sits on the flat top to develop an otherworldly exterior crust. One of the regulars, who is a nearby neighbor, informed me that this site has functioned as a diner for upwards of 40-years, changing ownership often. But, it’s only since 2009 that it’s been owned by Han.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Ole's Waffle Shop\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/1507+Park+St,+Alameda,+CA+94501/@37.7656785,-122.2440064,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f8695ed4bc803:0x955beac3c9a363bb!8m2!3d37.7656743!4d-122.2418124\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1507 Park St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nAlameda, California\u003cbr>\n\u003cb>94501\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130972\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-130972 size-medium\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ole's Waffle Shop exterior photo (Ole’s Waffle Shop)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.oleswaffleshop.com/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ole’s Waffle Shop\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is named after Ole Swanson, an immigrant that established this waffle centric location in the 1930s. Then “in 1972, Bob Adams purchased the diner from Ole himself on his way home from a movie with nothing more than a handshake and a promise.” And a $100 down payment.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">KQED may have listed Ole’s as one of the top five places in the\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/109759/bay-area-bites-guide-to-5-favorite-waffles-in-san-francisco-alameda-oakland-and-berkeley\"> \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bay Area to get a waffle\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">, but they may have overlooked their fried chicken. These days, it seems fried chicken is always served in one of two forms: exorbitantly priced from being served up as some truffle coated gold dusted trend or bucketed up via drive thru. Sit in one of Ole’s burnt orange vinyl booths or take a stool at the low coffee counter and order the Southern fried chicken and waffles for a different experience. The chicken thighs are barely coated on the outside, allowing the oil to have maximum contact with the skin until it turns dark golden brown. Jaggedy ridges and valleys form on the exterior and, as your teeth sink into the dark meat, you can hear the crispy crackle. Ole’s waffles are not of the Belgian kind, they are of the Waffle Shop variety: thin and wide with shallow crevices. Pair the two together with some warm pancake syrup and you’ve got a winner.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ole’s isn’t interested in changing to benefit trends, just ask one of their servers who has been there for nearly 40-years. Opened seven days a week, Ole’s serves breakfast, lunch and dinner from 5:30AM most days, closing at midnight on weekends.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Art's Cafe\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/747+Irving+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94122/@37.7639372,-122.4682413,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8085875c49aadf13:0x501e6b9fac5b1aa9!8m2!3d37.763933!4d-122.4660473\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">747 Irving St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, California\u003cbr>\n\u003cb>94122\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130981\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-130981 size-medium\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-800x602.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-800x602.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-160x120.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-768x578.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-1020x767.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-1180x887.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-960x722.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-240x181.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-375x282.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-520x391.png 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM.png 1186w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spinach hash brown sandwich at Art's Cafe (\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/BLZGBSBBcSQ/?taken-at=90951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@drunkeats\u003c/a> via Instagram)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">As soon as you walk in, it’s hard not to notice Owner Hae Ryong Yoon’s (who emigrated from Korea in 1982) sort of pensive face. The second thing you notice is Hae flipping the one thing that seems to dominate the elongated flat top just a foot away from diners mulling away their breakfast at the counter: hash browns. The special here is hash brown sandwiches; a large hash brown square cooked on the flat top and folded over your choice of stuffing.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">These hash brown eiderdowns seem to be cooked until they’re at their crispiest and then filled with things like teriyaki beef, spinach, tofu or mushrooms. Grilled banana and walnut french toast is your basic sandwich bread cut into four sectors, dunked into an egg batter and cooked on the flat top. But what separates the quality of Art’s is the fact that the bananas are also grilled on the flat top so they get wobbly and caramelized. The champion bite is hot buttery grilled french toast, earthy toasted walnuts, sweet and warmed through caramelized banana and a bit of salty sausage or bacon. While Art’s has been in this location for around 60-years, Hae and his wife Sarah have been serving up these addictive flavorings since 1989.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is not a place to bring a group or even more than another person. It’s counter seating only and there are only a dozen stools. Cash Only.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Leave the brightly lit terrariums for the youthful that require to be seen for their own vanity. Leave the dimly lit and questionable used napkin strewn countertop greasy spoons to me.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">If I’m not stepping into a coffee shop diner that feels like I’m stepping back in time, I don’t want anything to do with it. We created a list of five Bay Area diners where you can be left alone while you eat, or bring your gaggle of friends for a weekend brunch. But, why you would want to ruin a perfectly good diner with your loud bottomless mimosa-chasing friends?\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Age has buried diners all across the country. San Francisco is no stranger to losing some of its beloved diners. Gone the way of the dinosaurs have been Lafayatte Coffee Shop, Lucky Penny (closed for condos) and the most beloved, 24 hour Sparky’s on Church and Market. In political correctness landia, the straight forward diner server we associate with some of our memorable cinematic moments would not be allowed to thrive in most of California. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Along with the disappearance of this independent spirit, is the disappearance of mom-and-pop coffee shops. With formica countertops and vinyl booths, these simple, and often small, restaurants offer a no-frills experience for those who just want to indulge in the comforts of Americana breakfast and lunch staples. Luckily, the Bay Area’s definition of Americana — like its definition of almost everything else — is a spectrum. So, even your most Americana diner will have spam and eggs over rice, bulgogi stuffed hash browns, loco mocos and chilaquiles with homemade salsa.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Anna's Family Coffee\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/444+Jackson+St,+Hayward,+CA+94544/@37.6626982,-122.0866655,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f915f91d9dad5:0x2589f129d090e487!8m2!3d37.6626982!4d-122.0844768\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">444 Jackson St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nHayward, California\u003cbr>\n94544\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130982\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-130982 size-medium\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-800x797.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-800x797.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-160x159.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-768x765.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-1020x1017.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-1180x1176.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-960x957.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-240x239.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-375x374.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-520x518.png 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-32x32.png 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-50x50.png 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-64x64.png 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-96x96.png 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-128x128.png 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-150x150.png 150w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM.png 1186w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chilaquiles at Anna's Family Coffee Shop (\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/BjfSeJohDhs/?taken-at=9271220\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@keenster321\u003c/a> via Instagram)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Everyone knows that the only thing you should even consider ordering in this wood panel veneered spot is the chilaquiles. That’s not actually true, as they have a wicked huevos con nopales dish.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chilaquiles is a dish consisting of corn tortillas torn into pieces and pan fried until crispy, then simmered in your choice of sauce (sometimes roja, verde or even mole) until the tortilla starts to submit to the sauce and softens. It seems counterintuitive to fry and then simmer, but somehow Anna’s manages to retain the crispy edges of the tortilla pieces and tops it with your choice of egg (please let it be a runny yolk). Some people even ask them to mix in carne asada. But, do yourself a favor and ask them to mix in some chorizo. The Chilaquiles sauce starts to samba with the rich egg yolks and the spicy chorizo fat is constantly trying to cut in and boogaloo. Did I mention the plate comes with Spanish rice and refried beans?\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Fifth Wheel\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/898+San+Leandro+Blvd,+San+Leandro,+CA+94577/@37.7262534,-122.1649023,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f8f9005d205b3:0x8f7164f36009725a!8m2!3d37.7262492!4d-122.1627083\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">898 San Leandro Blvd\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Leandro, California\u003cbr>\n94577\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130980\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-130980 size-medium\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-800x595.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"595\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-800x595.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-160x119.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-768x571.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-1020x759.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-1180x878.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-960x714.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-240x179.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-375x279.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-520x387.png 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM.png 1188w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Loco Moco at Fifth Wheel (\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/BDOMkSRRwND/?taken-at=609284\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@chief_bolo510\u003c/a> via Instagram)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.fifthwheelfood.com/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fifth Wheel’s\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> menu states that the restaurant was established in the 1950s. Before John and Lisa Lee took over in 1978, there had only been two previous owners and the restaurant ran 24 hours a day. In 2016, dedicated patrons impatiently sat by and chomped at the bit while their favorite breakfast spot was temporarily closed for upwards of a year, possibly two.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Luckily, the Lees are back to whipping up favorites like chicken fried steak with your choice of country or brown gravy, fluffy golden pancakes, chicken teriyaki and grits. Diners can be seen mixing and matching dish components and side orders, creating their own comforting classics like\u003c/span>\u003ci>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> loco moco: \u003c/span>\u003c/i>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">hamburger patty served over rice, covered in brown gravy and topped with an egg. This is not a place to bring a large group, as it only has 11 counter stools and enough table seating for 16. Aside from the delicious and affordable eats, the limited seating explains why there is constantly a line out of the door.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Han's Coffee Shop\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/900+Sutter+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94109/@37.7884706,-122.4175196,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8085809233948181:0xa44e2a87bc9c0c98!8m2!3d37.7884664!4d-122.4153256\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">900 Sutter St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, California\u003cbr>\n\u003cb>94109\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130971\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-130971 size-medium\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-800x804.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"804\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-800x804.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-160x161.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-768x772.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-1020x1025.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-1180x1186.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-960x965.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-240x241.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-375x377.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-520x523.png 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-32x32.png 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-50x50.png 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-64x64.png 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-96x96.png 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-128x128.png 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-150x150.png 150w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM.png 1186w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bulgogi Omelette at Hans Coffee Shop in SF (\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/pikacamcooks/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@pikacamcooks\u003c/a> via Instagram)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Two words: Bulgogi Omelette. Nothing like a protein overload to sustain your life as a cubicle jockey at the local tech company. But, who can resist a soy sauce flavored rice encased inside a gossamer thin omelette topped with hard seared pieces of beef marinated in soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic and pureed Asian pears. Bibimbap served to you in an oversized metal mixing bowl for the glutton you are. And if you’re not in the mood for Korean bbq with your breakfast, that’s ok. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">They still have all the best hits of American diner classics such as a corned beef hash that sits on the flat top to develop an otherworldly exterior crust. One of the regulars, who is a nearby neighbor, informed me that this site has functioned as a diner for upwards of 40-years, changing ownership often. But, it’s only since 2009 that it’s been owned by Han.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Ole's Waffle Shop\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/1507+Park+St,+Alameda,+CA+94501/@37.7656785,-122.2440064,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f8695ed4bc803:0x955beac3c9a363bb!8m2!3d37.7656743!4d-122.2418124\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1507 Park St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nAlameda, California\u003cbr>\n\u003cb>94501\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130972\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-130972 size-medium\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ole's Waffle Shop exterior photo (Ole’s Waffle Shop)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.oleswaffleshop.com/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ole’s Waffle Shop\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is named after Ole Swanson, an immigrant that established this waffle centric location in the 1930s. Then “in 1972, Bob Adams purchased the diner from Ole himself on his way home from a movie with nothing more than a handshake and a promise.” And a $100 down payment.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">KQED may have listed Ole’s as one of the top five places in the\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/109759/bay-area-bites-guide-to-5-favorite-waffles-in-san-francisco-alameda-oakland-and-berkeley\"> \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bay Area to get a waffle\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">, but they may have overlooked their fried chicken. These days, it seems fried chicken is always served in one of two forms: exorbitantly priced from being served up as some truffle coated gold dusted trend or bucketed up via drive thru. Sit in one of Ole’s burnt orange vinyl booths or take a stool at the low coffee counter and order the Southern fried chicken and waffles for a different experience. The chicken thighs are barely coated on the outside, allowing the oil to have maximum contact with the skin until it turns dark golden brown. Jaggedy ridges and valleys form on the exterior and, as your teeth sink into the dark meat, you can hear the crispy crackle. Ole’s waffles are not of the Belgian kind, they are of the Waffle Shop variety: thin and wide with shallow crevices. Pair the two together with some warm pancake syrup and you’ve got a winner.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ole’s isn’t interested in changing to benefit trends, just ask one of their servers who has been there for nearly 40-years. Opened seven days a week, Ole’s serves breakfast, lunch and dinner from 5:30AM most days, closing at midnight on weekends.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Art's Cafe\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/747+Irving+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94122/@37.7639372,-122.4682413,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8085875c49aadf13:0x501e6b9fac5b1aa9!8m2!3d37.763933!4d-122.4660473\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">747 Irving St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, California\u003cbr>\n\u003cb>94122\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130981\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-130981 size-medium\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-800x602.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-800x602.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-160x120.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-768x578.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-1020x767.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-1180x887.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-960x722.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-240x181.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-375x282.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-520x391.png 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM.png 1186w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spinach hash brown sandwich at Art's Cafe (\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/BLZGBSBBcSQ/?taken-at=90951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@drunkeats\u003c/a> via Instagram)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">As soon as you walk in, it’s hard not to notice Owner Hae Ryong Yoon’s (who emigrated from Korea in 1982) sort of pensive face. The second thing you notice is Hae flipping the one thing that seems to dominate the elongated flat top just a foot away from diners mulling away their breakfast at the counter: hash browns. The special here is hash brown sandwiches; a large hash brown square cooked on the flat top and folded over your choice of stuffing.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">These hash brown eiderdowns seem to be cooked until they’re at their crispiest and then filled with things like teriyaki beef, spinach, tofu or mushrooms. Grilled banana and walnut french toast is your basic sandwich bread cut into four sectors, dunked into an egg batter and cooked on the flat top. But what separates the quality of Art’s is the fact that the bananas are also grilled on the flat top so they get wobbly and caramelized. The champion bite is hot buttery grilled french toast, earthy toasted walnuts, sweet and warmed through caramelized banana and a bit of salty sausage or bacon. While Art’s has been in this location for around 60-years, Hae and his wife Sarah have been serving up these addictive flavorings since 1989.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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